The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the completion of the Batangas City–San Pascual–Bauan Diversion Road leading to Bauan Port, citing its importance in easing truck congestion and boosting economic activity in Bauan, Batangas.
Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the road will allow cargo trucks traveling to and from port facilities to bypass the town center, where heavy vehicles currently pass through the main road.
The project is expected to significantly reduce traffic congestion and improve mobility for residents.
The diversion road will also speed up the transport of goods between the port and nearby industrial areas in Batangas province, improving logistics efficiency and reducing delivery delays for businesses in Southern Luzon.
Officials said completing the project will benefit residents of Barangay San Roque through lighter traffic, safer roads for motorists and pedestrians, and lower transport costs that could strengthen Batangas’ role as a logistics gateway south of Manila.
