DPWH completes P115M projects across Zamboanga provinces, enhances transport

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Philippines has recently completed multiple infrastructure projects across various regions, totaling significant investments aimed at enhancing local economies and improving transportation. In Regions IV-B, XII, and II, three projects valued at PHP174.57 million were finalized, including a key access road in Romblon designed to aid agricultural trading. Additionally, the DPWH made strides on the P23.5-billion Samal Island-Davao City Connector, achieving over 70% of the right-of-way acquisition, with construction projected to meet its 2028 deadline. The Davao City Bypass Construction Project, which will dramatically reduce travel time and alleviate congestion, is also nearing completion, along with the Bucana Bridge, expected to finish ahead of schedule. Moreover, in Marinduque, the DPWH completed a flood control structure and farm-to-market road, while Zamboanga province saw the completion of infrastructure projects worth PHP115.5 million to enhance local connectivity. These initiatives reflect the government's commitment to infrastructure development as a catalyst for economic growth.