The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed various infrastructure projects in Aurora, Bataan, and Subic Bay Freeport in Olongapo.
The agency said it finished the rehabilitation of the 848.6-lineal-meter flood control structure along Sabang Beach in Baler, Aurora.
The two-phase project, which cost P144.43 million, included the installation of sheet pile protection, grouted riprap, a box culvert, and Portland cement concrete pavement.
The structure was designed to strengthen the community’s defenses against coastal hazards, supporting the long-term viability of its tourism and fishing sectors.
Also in Aurora, the agency completed the 750-lineal-meter flood mitigation infrastructure along the waterways of the Suklayin River in Baler.
The P94.2-million structure features a concrete wall with a steel sheet pile foundation, grouted riprap, and stone masonry, enhancing the area’s resilience to storms and rising water levels.
In Bataan, the DPWH said it has completed the P33.78-million rehabilitation of a road slope protection along the zigzag section of the Junction Layac-Balanga-Mariveles Port Road, an area that has long been vulnerable to erosion and landslides.
The 146.7-meter-long project includes the construction of reinforced concrete walls and erosion control systems that prevent landslides, reduce road closures, and improve overall travel safety for motorists and commuters.
The project covers three slope sections with berms, canals, sheet pile foundations, weep holes, and concrete wheel guards with PVC pipes to ensure efficient drainage and long-term structural stability.
The agency likewise finished the new Upper Binictican Bridge in the Subic Bay Freeport worth P44.09-million.
The bridge spans 22.8 meters in length and 7.32 meters in width and features a Reinforced Concrete Deck Girder, reinforced concrete abutments, and a foundation system made up of mat and spread footings.
The structure has a 1.11-meter sidewalk to provide a safe and convenient space for pedestrians.
Undertaken in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, the bridge was designed to ensure long-term durability and accommodate modern traffic demands after the original bridge, which builders constructed in the 1960s, had severely deteriorated by 2020.