The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a 154-meter slope protection structure along San Fernando-Bagulin Road in Barangay Bacsil, San Fernando City, La Union.
DPWH Region 1 Director Ronnel Tan commended DPWH La Union District Engineering Office for the swift construction of the project which was completed within four months.
“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.”
According to 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,” he said.
A total of P49 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.
