6-km bypass road in Lopez, Quezon opened to motorists
By AJ Siytangco
Published Nov 8, 2019 03:16 pm
By Betheena Kae Unite
A six-kilometer bypass road in Quezon Province that aims to divert motorists from the congested Manila South Road-Daang Maharlika Highway was opened Friday.
(DPWH / MANILA BULLETIN)
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar formally opened to vehicular traffic the 6.053-kilometer Lopez Bypass Road Project that is expected to ease the bottleneck on the Manila South Road-Daang Maharlika Highway, and shorten travel time from the southern part of Quezon Province towards Bicol Region.
The P718-million Lopez Bypass Road Project will provide an option to motorists other than passing the town centers along busy Manila South Road. It traverses the villages of Del Pilar, San Lorenzo, portion of Peñafrancia, Danlagan, Bacungan and Canda Ilaya.
“The government through DPWH facilitated the speed up of travel time of motorists by diverting traffic out of the Poblacion area along major highways by constructing diversion or bypass roads such as Lopez Bypass Road,” Villar said.
It was disclosed that the acquisition of road right-of-way, earthworks, concrete paving, and drainage and protection works for the bypass road project started in May 2015.
“Improving access in major roadways is a key factor in the economic growth of our country. We in the department will continue to put prime importance on these high-impact road projects as they play a crucial role in our holistic development,” the secretary added.
He also noted that the project’s completion will fast-track delivery of government and private-led services, as well as gear improvement on residents’ living standards.
Meanwhile, works to expand the 2.13-kilometer segment of the bypass road is now under way. From being a four-lane segment, it will be widened into six lanes.
The inauguration of the road project was attended by Congresswoman Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan of Quezon 4th District, DPWH Region 4A Director Samson Hebra, Lopez Mayor Rachel A. Ubana and other local chief executives of Quezon Province.
(DPWH / MANILA BULLETIN)
Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar formally opened to vehicular traffic the 6.053-kilometer Lopez Bypass Road Project that is expected to ease the bottleneck on the Manila South Road-Daang Maharlika Highway, and shorten travel time from the southern part of Quezon Province towards Bicol Region.
The P718-million Lopez Bypass Road Project will provide an option to motorists other than passing the town centers along busy Manila South Road. It traverses the villages of Del Pilar, San Lorenzo, portion of Peñafrancia, Danlagan, Bacungan and Canda Ilaya.
“The government through DPWH facilitated the speed up of travel time of motorists by diverting traffic out of the Poblacion area along major highways by constructing diversion or bypass roads such as Lopez Bypass Road,” Villar said.
It was disclosed that the acquisition of road right-of-way, earthworks, concrete paving, and drainage and protection works for the bypass road project started in May 2015.
“Improving access in major roadways is a key factor in the economic growth of our country. We in the department will continue to put prime importance on these high-impact road projects as they play a crucial role in our holistic development,” the secretary added.
He also noted that the project’s completion will fast-track delivery of government and private-led services, as well as gear improvement on residents’ living standards.
Meanwhile, works to expand the 2.13-kilometer segment of the bypass road is now under way. From being a four-lane segment, it will be widened into six lanes.
The inauguration of the road project was attended by Congresswoman Angelina “Helen” D.L. Tan of Quezon 4th District, DPWH Region 4A Director Samson Hebra, Lopez Mayor Rachel A. Ubana and other local chief executives of Quezon Province.