Manito, Albay and Bacon, Sorsogon alternate road is now being fast tracked for completion in 2018 by
the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
This was bared by DPWH Bicol Regional Director Danilo E. Versola when asked about the status of the 15.3 KM Bacon-Manito Road project implementation. Versola said his office is closely monitoring the progress of the project to ensure timely implementation and completion of the project at the target date.
This 2-lane road with five bridges traversing
mountainous terrain along the east coast of Albay and Sorsogon is being
implemented by the regional office with only three (3) ongoing contracts to be
completed.
Director Versola reported that one of the contracts which covers the 3.9-kilometer gaps in Barangay Osiao to Barangay Sto. Niño in Bacon, Sorsogon is almost complete at 93.7 percent work accomplishment. The amount of 183 million was allocated to undertake road opening, paving, drainage construction, and right-of-way acquisition.
Director Versola reported that one of the contracts which covers the 3.9-kilometer gaps in Barangay Osiao to Barangay Sto. Niño in Bacon, Sorsogon is almost complete at 93.7 percent work accomplishment. The amount of 183 million was allocated to undertake road opening, paving, drainage construction, and right-of-way acquisition.
The P110 million worth of contract for the opening of 699 lineal meters road and concreting of 232 lineal meter road, and construction of two (2) bridges in Bacon Sorsogon is now 40 percent completed
On the other hand, the last phase involving the P150 million contract
for the concreting of 836 lineal meter
road, gravelling of 756 lineal meter road, and construction of two (2) bridges
also in Bacon District , Sorsogon City is now also under construction.
If completed, travel time from Sorsogon to Legaspi and vice versa will be reduced by at least 15-20 minutes.
“This road will provide a better and safer alternative route to the traveling public. It will not only result to substantial savings for motorists but also improve economic condition of these nature-rich areas of Albay and Sorsogon,” said Director Versola.
“This road will provide a better and safer alternative route to the traveling public. It will not only result to substantial savings for motorists but also improve economic condition of these nature-rich areas of Albay and Sorsogon,” said Director Versola.
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