SOURCE: DPWH
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has recently announced a groundbreaking initiative that is set to redefine the landscape of Caraga Region in Mindanao. A comprehensive year-long rehabilitation plan, amounting to a whopping P4.4-billion, is on the horizon. This initiative is intended to enhance the Surigao-Agusan and Agusan-Davao Sections of Daang Maharlika within the region's jurisdiction.
According to DPWH Regional Office 13 Director Pol M. Delos Santos, this ambitious plan comprises 45 distinct projects included in the 2024 General Appropriations Act (GAA). These projects have been carefully designed with an aim to improve the condition of the Daang Maharlika Road, which spans from Barangay Lipata in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte to Barangay Langkilaan in Trento, Agusan del Sur.
The province of Agusan del Sur is slated to receive a significant portion of this budget. A total of 29 projects, amounting to P3.19 billion, are set to be implemented in this area, following a meticulous study and identification of priority sections along Daang Maharlika that necessitate improvements. The DPWH Agusan del Sur First and Second District Engineering Offices (DEOs) will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of these projects.
The remaining projects will be allocated across the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Surigao del Norte, and in Butuan City. Agusan del Norte will see the implementation of six projects worth P456.78 million, while Surigao del Norte will benefit from seven projects amounting to P519.91 million. Butuan City, on the other hand, will be the focus of three projects worth a total of P275.34 million.
Director Delos Santos, in his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan and Undersecretary for Mindanao Operations Eugenio R. Pipo Jr., detailed the wide range of projects that the DPWH plans to undertake along the Daang Maharlika in Caraga. These include preventive maintenance or asphalt overlaying, major repair and widening of roads and bridges, concrete reblocking, and the installation of road safety measures such as pavement markings and signages.
Director Delos Santos has assured prompt and vigilant monitoring of the projects. These initiatives are given priority status considering the importance of Daang Maharlika as a major trunkline in the Philippines. This is further underscored by the recent directive from President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to repair roads damaged by recent flooding and earthquakes in the Caraga Region.
“We are accelerating the pre-construction requirements of these projects with some having completed procurement activities and are ready for implementation. Once all requirements are in place, we will immediately commence construction works,” said Director Delos Santos. This statement signifies the department's commitment towards prompt and efficient execution of the projects.
The unveiling of the P4.4-billion rehabilitation plan for Daang Maharlika in the Caraga Region signifies a major milestone in the country's infrastructural development. This initiative is not just about the construction of roads and bridges or the maintenance of existing ones. It is about building a stronger and more resilient region, capable of withstanding the tests of time and nature.
The significant resources being poured into this project illustrate the government's commitment to improving the lives of the people in the Caraga Region. With a clear vision and determined execution, the P4.4-billion Daang Maharlika rehabilitation plan is poised to transform the Caraga Region into a testament of sustainable development and resilience.
This monumental undertaking would not be possible without the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders. The DPWH, local government units, and the citizens of Caraga Region will work hand in hand to ensure the successful implementation of this remarkable initiative.
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