Northern NegOcc road maintained for safer transportation access

Safer transportation access to the cities of Cadiz and Sagay, and neighboring towns in northern Negros Occidental is ensured with the improved road condition undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Negros Occidental 1^st District Engineering Office.

As reported by OIC-District Engineer Dene B. Baldonado, Jr., Regional Director Nerie D. Bueno said the roughly 2-kilometer portion of the concrete-paved Bacolod North Road in Cadiz City section in the amount of ₱16.4 million, was overlaid with 40-millimeter thick asphalt including the provision of reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings for the safety of motorists and pedestrian.

Likewise, the 736-meter concrete-paved portion of Bacolod North Road in Sagay City, junction Sagay-Bato-Dian-ay-Marcelo-Balea Road amounting to ₱4.3 million, was reconstructed and overlaid with asphalt including the application of reflectorized thermoplastic pavement markings.

“This preventive maintenance undertaken by DPWH is significant as well-maintained roads offer longer road pavement serviceability, high skid resistance, and high contrast in color between asphalt and road markers, providing road users with better road visibility especially at night and during rainy days,” Engr. Bueno said.

“Asphalt pavement is also more durable and resilient, lesser in terms of construction and maintenance costs, smoother compared to concrete road, generates less noise, and provides a more convenient travel experience among our motorists and the traveling public,” Director Bueno added. (DPWH-6)