DPWH Leyte to deploy skeletal force for 'Undas'

CARIGARA, Leyte, Oct. 30  – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in central Leyte is all set for its “Lakbay Alalay” to assist motorists and travellers for the All Saints and All Soul’s day observance.

Skeletal forces will be deployed in three strategic areas along Leyte’s second district starting at 5:00 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2017 up to 12:00 noon of Nov. 2, 2017.

These areas are particularly the 2nd LED office in Carigara town, the Lemon junction in Capoocan town, and along the Burauen-Julita junction in Dulag town.

“As directed by the central office, the teams to be deployed shall assist roadside concerns of motorists joining the All Saints’ Day rush,” DPWH district engineer Carlos Veloso said in a mobile phone interview Sunday.

Uniformed teams will provide prompt assistance on normal and emergency situations in strategic locations along major thoroughfares on a round-the-clock shift.

The agency added that the teams shall also coordinate with the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippine National Police (PNP), and officials of local government units (LGUs).

DPWH added it has been in coordination with contractors to guarantee proper scheduling of road works and installation of necessary traffic advisory.

All national highways particularly those leading to public and private cemeteries are now being cleared of obstructions and potholes to ensure safety of huge volume of motorists expected to flock for the long weekend. (ACR/PNA)