CABANATUAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways has set the
completion of a farm-to-market road in Barangay Balite here by July this year.
Implemented by the Nueva Ecija 2nd District Engineering Office, the P11.64-
million project was funded under the 2022 General Appropriations Act.
“This is seen to greatly contribute to the agricultural economy of Barangay
Balite,” district engineer Elpidio Trinidad said.
When completed, the 1.403-kilometer road will give farmers a faster and safer
route for transporting their fresh produce and goods to Nueva Ecija’s major
markets.
The project is part of the agency’s convergence program with the Department of
Agriculture.
“DPWH believes that providing the agricultural sector with adequate
infrastructure will help accelerate the recovery of our farmers who have been
severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic,” Trinidad added. – PIA-3
