The Department of Public Works and Highways has completed the improvement of Calapan South Road which is expected to provide tourists and motorists a smoother experience when travelling in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Region IV-B Director Gerald Pacanan said the project involved enhancing the 1.5-kilometre, 4-lane road by providing an 80-millimeter asphalt overlay, establishing 2-meter shoulders on both sides and adding reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings as an added safety feature.
The improved road network will attract more tourists by providing safer and more convenient travel going to the magnificent San Rafael Cave, the largest cave in Oriental Mindoro.
The improved road network will attract more tourists by providing safer and more convenient travel going to the magnificent San Rafael Cave, the largest cave in Oriental Mindoro declared as safe by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) with Level III Classification III for tourism activity.
The Calapan South Road is also vital for transporting goods and essential services, fostering better connectivity between Roxas’ town center and nearby municipalities.
The P76.7 million road improvement project, which began construction in March 2023, and was completed in August 2023, was funded under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA).
“The completion of this road upgrade, through the efforts of the DPWH Southern Mindoro District Engineering Office, signifies the commitment of DPWH in bolstering infrastructure, ensuring safer and more efficient travel, thereby stimulating economic growth in Roxas, Oriental Mindoro,” Bonoan stressed.
