Transportation access in Dumangas, Iloilo is continuous and more convenient with a bridge improvement project undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Iloilo 2nd District Engineering Office.
The ₱3.92-million project, funded under the district’s 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA) allocation, involved the repair and renovation of Maquina Bridge along Balabag-Maquina-Cayos-Patlad Road in Barangay Cayos-Patlad.
According to District Engineer Allan Rey R. Pajimna, the rehabilitation works included sealing cracks on the deck slab and girders, applying carbon fiber sheet and plate, painting railings, installing and expansion joint, using waterproofing and asphalt overlay on the deck slab, installing metal guardrails, and adding thermoplastic pavement markings.
Regional Director Nerie D. Bueno of DPWH 6 emphasized that the rehabilitation of the said bridge would bring numerous benefits, including improved accessibility, employment opportunities, investment, and overall quality of life.
“The rehabilitated bridge will enhance accessibility and ensure safer transportation for the community, providing critical structural benefits that will ensure the bridge’s safety and functionality for years to come,” RD Bueno said.
“This project is our humble contribution for the benefit of the people and to contribute to our region’s progress and development,” added Director Bueno.
DPWH continuously improves transportation infrastructure in the region, contributing to the growth of local economies and enhancing the lives of the people in the communities they serve. (DPWH-6)
