The 2.7 kilometer road pavement in Nueva Valancia, Guimaras has been opened to motorists and is now benefiting locals and tourists, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Tuesday, Aug. 23.
Citing a report from District Engineer Rhodora Nuñal, DPWH Region 6 Director Nerie D. Bueno said the P56.2 million project will give better access to markets, schools, clinics, and other commercial establishments.
Bueno said that with the road upgraded from gravel to concrete, it now shortens the traveling time to nearby towns and barangays and provides access to popular attractions in the province such as the Sun Sea Resort, Rumagangrang Beach Resort, and to Yato Island. for tourists.
Traversing Barangays Cabalagnan and Salvacion, the road project is also projected to improve socio-economic activities in the municipality by providing an alternate route to Cabalagnan Fish Landing, the main drop-off point for fresh seafood in Nueva Valencia. (Jun Marcos Tadios)