THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Samar First District Engineering Office has completed a P49.9-million slope protection project in Barangay Jose Roño, Calbayog City, Samar.

The 7,800-square meter slope protection structure is along 293 meters of road section along Calbayog-Catarman Road in Barangay Jose Roño.

The DPWH, in their statement, said these structures were designed to prevent abrupt collapse of weakened slopes in cases of heavy rainfall and earthquakes because they help retain the slope's stability.

The department assured that the project will allow for a safer travel environment and provide the residents of said barangay with protection from harsh road slope disasters.

Ariel Cinco, a motorist, said, "I live here in Brangay Jose Roño and I usually travel from here to work. And this road is very difficult to navigate because of the endless curves that lead to deep ravines. It's good to know that DPWH is developing safer roads for motorists like me." (PR)