DPWH to build first four-lane bridge in Leyte

CARIGARA, Leyte, Nov. 26 (PNA) - A first of its kind bridge in Leyte province will soon be constructed by the Department of Public Works and Highways second Leyte Engineering District (DPWH 2nd LED) in Jaro town.

Hiagsam Bridge, which almost collapsed after typhoon Seniang hit the region in 2014, will be 14 kilometers in width. The reconstruction started last week through a PHP37.5 million funding, said 2nd LED District Engineer Carlos G. Veloso.

Hiagsam Bridge, along the Palo-Carigara-Ormoc road is vital for commuters and vehicles traveling to Biliran province and Ormoc City, which is one the region’s major gateway to Cebu.

According to Veloso, the bridge will have four lanes, in compliance to Secretary Rogelio Singson’s directive to merge bridge construction with the ongoing road widening activities in the district.

The rehabilitation project which started November 18 is expected to be finished by May 9, 2016.

Veloso made sure that the project will not be suspended due to election ban since they will ask for an exemption from the Commission on Elections. (PNA)
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