2 bridges done in Kalinga to link Abra, Mt. Province

By Geraldine G. Dumallig

TABUK, CITY, Kalinga – Two of the 11 bridge projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways Kalinga Engineering District this year were completed while others are being constructed.

Based on the report gathered from DPWH-KED Construction Section, completed were replacement of the P14.49 million Maatop Bridge along the Kalinga-Abra Road and the replacement of the P9 million Mamaga Bridge along the Mt. Province boundary-Calanan-Pinukpuk- Abbut road.

As of press time, reported as 98 percent completed were replacements of the Gadday Bridge (P12.6M), Saleng Bridge (P9.14M), Matacob Bridge (P17.28M), and the Oling Bridge (P17.55M).

Other on-going bridges include the Limood Bridge amounting to P11.79M, Ibong Bridge(P17.55M), Malcagao Bridge(P14.89M), and the  Biyao Bridge(P20.21M), all located along the Kalinga –Abra Road.

           

The contract for the  bridge in Ableg, Pasil worth P8.46M  was terminated by the agency. Sources also say there is  a pending issue on road right of way with land owners.

           

Engineer  Teodoro Owek of DPWH-KED, Construction Section Chief, said most of the projects started January this year and targeted to be finished  before the year ends. However, some may not be completed on time  as  some  contractors have  requested for  extension which were filed for approval by the agency.

Through the initiative of Congressman Manuel Agyao, DPWH-KED has received at least P1 billion for the construction of  roads and bridges in the province  this year.