The Department of Public Works and Highways, Negros Occidental 3rd District Engineering Office completely paved the coastal road in Brgy. Cayhagan, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental.
The construction of tourism coastal road includes upgrading from gravel to concrete of the 3,500-lineal meter road. This also includes construction of slope protection, installation of metal guard rails, provision of post and hazard markers, and application of reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings.
Citing report from District Engineer Rodney Gustilo, DPWH 6 Regional Director Nerie Bueno said the improved road aims to provide access to various white sand beaches, which are potential areas for tourism development.
“Considering the potential of this area in terms of tourism, agriculture and marine development, the improved road will be beneficial to the economy and tourism in this coastal part of Negros Occidental,” Bueno said.
In April 2020, DPWH concreted the 2,000-lineal meter portion of the said road amounting to P40 million and in March this year, the paving of the remaining 1,500 lineal meters in the amount of P30 million was already completed.
Brgy. Cayhagan showcases beautiful pristine beaches with crystal clear water. Its abundant marine life has been providing local residents with stable source of income for their families, Bueno said.
“With this better road, various beaches in the area may be converted into tourism sites that will eventually provide job opportunities among its local residents. Likewise, transport of agricultural and marine products to the market will be easier, reducing travel time and delivery cost,” Bueno added.
She also said the widening of Buclao Bridge along Bacolod South Road in Brgy. Masaling in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, is already completed.
“The widened bridge provides a wider and more convenient access, and minimizes traffic congestion, benefiting daily motorists and travelers along this national secondary road, which is the main access from and to southern part of Negros Occidental,” she said.
The project, in the amount of P16.8 million, involves widening from two to four lanes of the 21-lineal meter Single Span Concrete Deck Girder (RCDG) bridge on bored pile foundation with permanent casing, and also includes painting works and grouted riprap for slope protection, Bueno also said.*
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