Bypass road to spur economic growth in Leyte town

PALO, Leyte, July 28 (PNA) -– The west bypass road here, once completed, is expected to stir more economic activities amid the continuing growth of the town.

Palo Mayor Remedios Petilla said in a press conference that a number of businesses and establishments are trying to acquire properties along this area.

Originally, the construction of the PHP136 million west bypass road, which was started on March 2 this year, was to provide alternative route from this town’s Arado village to Pawing village, near the border of Tacloban City.

With the growth of commercial and business establishments along the Pawing area and Government Center, increased traffic along the national highway that it spans has been experienced.

The by-pass road now underway is primarily constructed to decongest traffic in these areas.

However, the new road, targeted to be completed by October this year, is providing new opportunities and sites for economic development.

Petilla said that under their Comprehensive Land Use Plan, areas along the west bypass road can be utilized for housing development and commercial sites for light industries.

This, the lady mayor added, as Palo is envisioned to become a sub-center of the region because of its strategic location. All vehicles coming from Luzon and going to Mindanao and vice versa pass through the town.

The Palo West By-Pass Road, which also includes the construction of a bridge, is a 3.66-kilometer road project that spans the villages of Pawing, Campetic, Guindapunan, San Jose and Arado. It will terminate at the Tacloban City diversion road on one side and at Palo-Carigara National road on the other end.

Construction is being implemented by High Innovative Construction and Development Phils. through the Department of Public Works and Highways. (PNA)
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