A road rehabilitation project undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) now benefits far-flung communities in the municipality of Pilar, Capiz.
Traversing Barangay San Nicolas to Barangay Sinamongan Provincial Road, the project involved the construction of a 4.2-kilometer road and installation of box culverts with provision of metal guardrails, slope protection, and solar street lights as safety features.
DPWH Region 6 Director Sanny Boy Oropel explained that the rehabilitation of this major road in Pilar is a vital step towards ensuring the safety and convenience of motorists in the area, as well as enhancing the transport of local goods to neighboring towns and barangays.
“These road upgrades will enhance the travel experience of locals and visitors, improve connectivity, and spur socio-economic development in the area.”
“These road upgrades will enhance the travel experience of locals and visitors, improve connectivity, and spur socio-economic development in the area,” Oropel stressed.
DPWH Capiz 1st District Engineering Office implemented the project in the amount of P59.1 million.
