The scenic 24.22-kilometer “Daang Katutubo” in Aguilar town and the 14.6-kilometer \u201cDaang Kalikasan\u201d here that would directly link Pangasinan and Zambales provinces are now 80-percent complete, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways Ilocos regional office (DPWH-1).<\/p>\n
In a phone interview on Friday, DPWH-1 project engineer Willer Bince said the construction of the 210-meter bridge that would link the two road systems is ongoing with PHP30 million funding in 2021, and PHP70 million this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe bridge is now at 80 percent as well while there is still a three-kilometer (bridge) to be constructed to link the two road systems,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The construction of Daang Kalikasan and Daang Katutubo is expected to be completed by 2021 but he said the pandemic has halted its completion as funds may have been realigned.<\/p>\n
The Daang Katutubo in Aguilar town has been benefiting residents, especially the indigenous people\u2019s communities as well as the agro-tourism in the town.<\/p>\n
The road project began in 2018 with initial funding of PHP784 million from the DPWH and the Department of Tourism.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe road is a two-lane road unlike \u2018Daang Kalikasan\u2019, which is a four-lane road. It is called \u2018Daang Katutubo\u2019 because the residents in the barangays along the road are IPs (indigenous peoples),\u201d Bince said.<\/p>\n
He said the road used to be a muddy trail, especially for those going to Sitio Mapita here.<\/p>\n
Daang Kalikasan\u2019s construction, on the other hand, was started in 2017 along the highway on the Zambales side, with the intention to have both ends meet in the middle.<\/p>\n
It already draws tourists even from neighboring provinces as due to its picturesque view.<\/p>\n
Upon completion, travelers from central and eastern Pangasinan need not pass through the towns and cities in western Pangasinan to get to Zambales.<\/p>\n
It has been temporarily closed to visitors to prevent delays in its construction.<\/p>\n
However, tree planting activities in its denuded mountains are allowed in coordination with the local government unit.<\/p>\n
Both roads draw tourists due to the breathtaking view of the mountains.<\/p>\n
The project was initiated in 2012 by then 2nd District Representative Leopoldo Bataoil, now mayor of Lingayen town. (PNA)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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