Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar recently announced the completion and opening of the new two-lane Natulongan Bridge in Kibawe, Bukidnon.
Linking Barangay Talahiron with Barangay Magsaysay in Kibawe town, the 134.9-lineal meter bridge across Pulangi River in Sitio Kikipot, Talahiron is a much-needed connectivity infrastructure of the populace.
“Prior to the implementation of the project, residents needed to traverse an existing 4-km barangay road.”
“Prior to the implementation of the project, residents of Barangay Talahiron, Barangay Natulongan and other nearby communities needed to traverse an existing 4-kilometer barangay road,” Villar said.
“Some would cross the river using a “gaket” or wooden raft but it becomes impassable during heavy rains,” the public works chief added.
The P61-million bridge funded in three phases was implemented by DPWH Bukidnon 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO).
“This project will significantly provide a comfortable, convenient, and safe access to and from the town for basic necessities.”
“This project will significantly provide a comfortable, convenient, and safe access to and from the town for basic necessities,” the public works head explained.
“Further, it boosts economic activities and increases productivity and income growth of small-scale farmers in the area,” he concluded.