DPWH widens major road in Southern Leyte

MAASIN CITY, April 29--The conversion of a major road in Southern Leyte into a four-lane highway is on the way as the national government set aside PHP235.79 million for the widening project. 

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Southern Leyte Assistant District Engineer Allan Eway said their office would bid out on May 23 the project.

The project aims to widen the road in Libagon town, a portion of the highway connecting the progressive towns of Sogod and Liloan.

The PHP235.79 million is on top of the multi-millions earmarked for road widening in nearby Sogod town last year under the supervision of the regional office.

Eway said the road project in Libagon was considered as a major infrastructure development in Southern Leyte as it could further lead to the economic development in the Pacific side of the province.

In 2016, the infrastructure department started the road widening activity in Southern Leyte, particularly the conversion of roads from two lanes to four lanes in Sogod.

“This year, we will focus in developing the Libagon section and we continue to commit building a four-lane highway leading to Liloan,” Eway said. “These much improved roads will benefit both the local residents and tourists, allowing better and safer transport of people, goods, and services.’

The project will add 3.35 meters to both sides of the highway. The existing width is 6.7 meters.

Sogod, a second class town, is about 49 kilometers from Liloan Ferry Terminal with regular trips to Surigao.(PR/PNA)