Climate-resilient slope protection works in La Union completed in just 4 months.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (@dpwhph) has completed the construction of a 154-meter slope protection structure along San Fernando-Bagulin Road in Barangay Bacsil, San Fernando City, La Union.
The 154-meter eco-friendly, high tensile wire mesh keeps rock masses in place and maintains the stability of the landslide-prone slopes without harming the environment.
With the eco-friendly mitigation structure, motorists and residents can now safely pass through the mountainous portion of San Fernando-Bagulin Road without worrying about accidents.
DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel M. Tan commended DPWH La Union District Engineering Office for the swift construction of the project which was completed within four months.
According to Director Tan, the project utilizes eco-friendly high-tensile wire mesh that keeps rock masses in place and maintains the stability of the slopes without harming the environment.
“With the completion of this eco-friendly mitigation structure, motorists and residents can now safely pass through the mountainous portion of San Fernando-Bagulin Road without worrying about accidents,” said Director Tan.
A total of Php 49 million was allocated under the 2022 General Appropriations Act (GAA) for the project covering the installation of erosion mats anchored with ground anchor nails along the landslide-prone section of the road.
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