The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of an access road leading to the scenic Rolling Hills in the municipality of Ramon, Isabela Province.
DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan said that the project was implemented under the Tourism Road Infrastructure Program (TRIP) in convergence with the Department of Tourism, which aims to provide safer and more convenient access to the popular and potential destinations, boosting local tourism and economic development.
The construction and improvement of project, implemented by the DPWH Isabela 3rd District Engineering Office, involves a 565.5-linear-meter concrete road with a standard width of 3.05 meters and a thickness of 0.23 meters, with an added 1.50-meter gravel shoulder on both sides.
The tourism road also included a 472.6-meter reinforced concrete line canal on the left and a 109.5-meter canal on the right to effectively manage water flow and mitigate erosion risks. Additionally, stone masonry was installed along 343.9 meters on the road’s left side and 86.1 meters on the right side for extra structural support.
Bonoan emphasized that the improved access road will significantly benefit tourists and the local community by enhancing transport efficiency and accessibility.
“This road project is expected to stimulate local economic growth by increasing opportunities for tourism-related businesses and services while also ensuring road durability and reducing maintenance costs through improved drainage and structural support,” he added.
The completion of the access road project aligns with the government’s commitment to improve infrastructure supporting regional development and sustainable tourism.