Another important infrastructure has been completed under the
administration of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
The newly opened Pigalo Bridge was worth P459- million which
replaced the old and dilapidated structure devastated by Typhoons Pedring and
Quiel in 2011.
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| Pigalo bridge between the municipalities of Angadanan and San Guillermo (photo credit to owner) |
“Durability and ease of transportation is no question. Although
the bridge was completed last March, we continued to improve the integrity of
the structure due to the anticipated high volume of heavy vehicles that are
expected to pass through the bridge on a daily basis,” (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar said.
The huge undertaking was
spearheaded by DPWH Regional Office 2, involving the construction of a
450-meter long bridge with 250-meter approaches on each side, 7.32-meter
carriageway, with nine 2-2.50-diameter bored piles and two abutments with
drainage structures and embankment protection works.
Also included in the P459-
million project is the provision of concrete sidewalk and installation of
concrete railings to secure accessibility for walking pedestrians.
“The best asset of this new
mega bridge is that it will provide direct access for residents in outlying
barangays while at the same time, ensuring safe and convenient travel for both
locals and tourists,” Villar added.
Aside from the prime benefit of
connectivity, the bridge will serve as a direct access for residents in the
near barangays while at the same time will ensure the safe and convenient transport
of agricultural products from far-flung areas to big commercial hubs in the
Cagayan Valley Region.
“With this bridge, travel time
between the Barangays of Angadanan and San Guillermo will be shortened by 30
minutes, thus promoting faster and easier transport of goods and services,” the
Villar said.
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