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KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato Province (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continues to prioritize public safety and convenience with the completion of two phases of preventive maintenance work along the Davao-Cotabato Road in Kidapawan City. This project is expected to bolster the economic foundation of the surrounding communities. The asphalt overlay, completed ahead of schedule, was designed to extend the lifespan of the national roads concrete pavement while minimizing traffic disruptions. The first phase, which was completed in December 2024, covered a distance of 4.404 kilometers. The second phase, completed in July 2025, added another 2.244 kilometers. The projects collectively cost over 90 million pesos. Both phases featured thermoplastic pavement markings and solar-powered streetlights to enhance visibility, allowing motorists to travel more safely both day and night. Beyond infrastructure, the project aims to provide enduring benefits to residents. Farmers and traders will have an easier time transporting agricultural goods. Likewise, motorists may enjoy smoother travel during the rainy season and cleaner air in the dry months, as the dust from deteriorating roads is diminished. For truck driver Dennis Fuentes, the recent improvements have already had a positive impact. Salamat kaayo sa DPWH nga ilang proyekto diri sa dalan, gipatuman nila nga para ang among pagbyahe, pag-agi sa dalan nga mahapsay ug ang among pagpadalagan dali maabot sa among paadtuan, Feuntes shared. (Thank you very much to the DPWH for their road project here. They implemented it to ensure that our travel along this road is smooth and that we can reach our destination quickly.) Business owners along the highway have also experienced positive changes. Arries Torreda, the branch manager of a local establishment, expressed appreciation for the project. Nagapasalamat pud mi sa DPWH, diri sa kini nga region kay part ang Kidapawan sa nabutangan nila ug project nga parehas anang asphalt overlay, Torreda said. (We are grateful to the DPWH in this region for including Kidapawan in their projects, such as the asphalt overlay.) With the projects completion, residents believe it will have a lasting impact by strengthening livelihoods, boosting trade, and laying the groundwork for future investments in Kidapawan City. (CRM, PIA Cotabato Province)
