Maayon-Sara Road

MAAYON-SARA ROAD A new route connecting Iloilo and Capiz kicks off Cover Story

By MELVIN S. SEDICOL

A new road which connects the northern part of Iloilo to the province of Capiz is currently being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Region VI.

Regional Director Lea N. Delfinado and Iloilo 5th Congressional District Representative Raul “Boboy” C. Tupas led the recent groundbreaking ceremony to commence the construction of the 15-kilometer Maayon (Capiz) - Sara (Iloilo) By-pass Road, in Brgy. Malapaya, Sara, Iloilo.

The project involves concreting of two-lane road including construction of a 75-meter bridge with the total cost of P390 million.

The project is another milestone toward the realization of the “Build, Build, Build” program of the Duterte administration, giving priorities on the construction of road infrastructure to further accelerate the social and economic development of the country.

With the allocation of Php 240 million, the project is divided into two packages. Package 1 is funded under FY 2019 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the amount of P120 million involves construction and concreting of 4.80-kilometer, 2-lane, 6.7-meter wide Portland Concrete Cement Pavement (PCCP) road, including slope protection, cross drainage, and pavement markings and safety signs.; while package 2, also amounting to Php 120 million, involves construction and concreting of 4.43-kilometer road, with the same components as package 1.

An additional amount of P150 million

THE PROJECT INVOLVES CONCRETING OF TWO-LANE ROAD INCLUDING CONSTRUCTION OF A 75-METER BRIDGE WITH THE TOTAL COST OF 390 MILLION PESOS.

◀ DPWH-VI Regional Director Delfinado and Iloilo 5th Legislative Disrtrict Representative Tupas along with officials from DPWH and local government units lowers the ceremonial project capsule as the project commenced.

HAVING A ROAD PASSING THE BARANGAY WAS JUST THEIR DREAM IN THE PAST DECADES

is proposed to be included in our FY 2020 budget for the completion of the whole Sara (Iloilo) stretch of the project, which will include construction and concreting of 2 to 3 kilometers road, with components similar to packages 1 and 2, however, it will include construction of 2-lane, 75-meter PresStressed Concrete Girder (PSCG) bridge on bored pile foundation with slope protection and approaches.

The road will also provide links to various primary, secondary and tertiary roads in the town of Sara and its neighboring towns, hence, providing more access to various areas in the northern part of Iloilo.

Aside from providing fast and reliable transport system from the town of Sara in Iloilo to Maayon in Capiz, this concrete road will contribute to vibrant economic activity in Iloilo and Capiz.

The said road is beneficial to the residents of Brgy. Ardemil in Sara, having a road passing the barangay was just their dream in the past decades, but now, they will be having a better and safer road not only for transportation but also for the delivery of their products to the town proper. This road project is also beneficial to the neighboring communities in the town.

Meantime, DPWH remains to be a strong partner in uplifting the lives of the people through efficient and reliable road transportation network.

More road networks all over the region, which will be beneficial not only for the traveling public but also a big help in the transport of goods and services from one place to another, that will eventually lead to economic stability of Western Visayas.

▲ Director Delfinado leads the groundbreaking of Maayon-Sara Road Project.