Public Works and Secretary Mark A. Villar recently announced the completion and opening of the new 2-lane Natulongan Bridge in Kibawe, Bukidnon.
Linking Barangay Talahiron with Barangay Magsaysay in Kibawe town, the 134.9-lineal meter bridge across Pulangi River in Sitio Kikipot, Talahiron is a much-needed connectivity infrastructure of the populace.
Prior to the implementation of the project, residents of Barangay Talahiron, Barangay Natulongan, and other nearby communities needed to traverse an existing 4-kilometer barangay road. Some would cross the river using a “gaket” or wooden raft but it becomes impassable during heavy rains.
The P61-million bridge funded in three (3) phases were implemented by DPWH Bukidnon 2nd District Engineering Office (DEO), said Secretary Villar.
“This project will significantly provide comfortable, convenient, and safe access to and from the town for basic necessities. Further, it boosts economic activities and increases productivity and income growth of small-scale farmers in the area,” added Secretary Villar. (DPWH)