Pagadian City, Aug 6 (PIA) – The Department of Public Works and Highways
(DPWH-9) recently reported that the construction of the 2.007 kilometers
Imelda-Bayog-Kumalarang- Lapuyan-Margosatubig Road in Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay
has already posted 75% completion.
The Imelda-Bayog-Kumalarang-Lapuyan-Margosatubig
Road, categorized as national secondary road, is the only access in going to
and from the nineteen (19) hinterland barangays in the municipalities of Imelda,
Diplahan and Siay, all in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The road network is vital in the
delivery of farm products to the markets centers in the municipality of Imelda.
DPWH Region 9 Director George Sabastian
said that the P50 Million worth project funded under the CY 2012 Regular Infra
Program involves upgrading of road pavement from gravel to concrete.
The project started in January, and is
expected to be completed by September 2012. (DPWH9/CAL/PIA9)