The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has provided a more convenient and safer travel experience for motorists by implementing asphalt overlaying projects along major highways in the province of Nueva Ecija.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan and Undersecretary for Operations in Central Luzon Roberto Bernardo, Regional Office 3 Director Roseller Tolentino said that the DPWH Nueva Ecija Second District Engineering Office (DEO) upgraded a total of 2.22 kilometers of the Jose Abad Santos Avenue (JASA) sections in Barangay San Nicolas in Gapan City and Barangay Poblacion to Barangay Malapit in the Municipality of San Isidro.
“The completed road projects along JASA, with a total amount of P69.25 million, are part of the DPWH asset preservation and preventive maintenance program that aims to deter road deterioration and address necessary repairs to avoid road inconveniences,” Tolentino said.
“DPWH Nueva Ecija 2nd DEO implemented the asphalt overlaying projects from March to May 2023 which immediately ensured the unhampered delivery of goods and services to the general public.”
“DPWH Nueva Ecija 2nd DEO implemented the asphalt overlaying projects from March to May 2023 which immediately ensured the unhampered delivery of goods and services to the general public,” he added.
Also known as Gapan-San Fernando-Olongapo Road, JASA serves as a major highway connecting the provinces of Nueva Ecija, Pampanga, and Zambales.
To further guarantee improved mobility in the area, DPWH Nueva Ecija 2nd DEO is also fast-tracking other road preventive maintenance projects that aim to repair 1.9 kilometers of JASA section in Barangay San Roque to Barangay Sto. Cristo in San Isidro and 1.7 kilometers of Daang Maharlika section in Barangay Sto. Cristo Norte and Barangay Bayanihan in Gapan City costing P90.39 million and P57.59 million, respectively.
Located along the major highways are public infrastructures and institutions dedicated to providing social services.
All projects are funded under the General Appropriations Act (GAA) of 2023.
