TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed a 310-lineal meter road project at Barangay San Isidro in Concepcion, Tarlac.
The P9.9-million infrastructure, located in Sitio Almendras, now provides residents and farmers with a reliable route for transporting harvested products to nearby markets.
DPWH Tarlac 2nd District Engineer Edward Ricardo Ramos highlighted that the project goes beyond the concrete surface, incorporating essential features aimed at improving agricultural productivity.
“Three 610-millimeter cross drain pipes were strategically installed to provide local farmers with access to irrigation water, supporting their activities and boosting production,” Ramos added.
He also pointed out that the two-lane road now connects to the agricultural area of Barangay Talimundoc Marimla, enhancing access between the two farming barangays.
Local resident Randy Tiglao recalled that the previous unpaved gravel road was often muddy and prone to deep floodwaters during the rainy season, posing significant risks to residents and road users.
Barangay councilor Roger Pamintuan expressed satisfaction with the completed infrastructure, stating that it has greatly benefited their community.
“Malaking tulong sa barangay namin itong nagawang daan na ‘to. Unang una, dati itong lubak-lubak, ngayon sementado na. Sobrang ganda, malaking tulong ito sa mga dumadaan lalo na sa mga ka-baryo namin na pumumunta sa kabilang baryo dahil mabilis na ang biyahe, hindi kagaya noon na mabagal (This newly constructed road is a big help to our barangay. First of all, it used to be full of potholes, but now it’s paved. It’s really nice, and it’s a huge help to those who pass through, especially to our fellow villagers who travel to the neighboring barangay because the trip is now faster, unlike before when it was slow),” Pamintuan explained.
The project also features stone masonry with wheel guards on both sides, which serve as side slope protection to safeguard the road against scouring and erosion, ensuring long-term stability and minimizing potential damage risks. (CLJD/RPQ, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)
