DPWH-S2DEO intensifies drive on RROW obstruction clearing

SORSOGON CITY, July 25 – With reports on high incidence of roadside mishap, Department of Public Works and Highways – Sorsogon 2 District Engineering Office (DPWH-S2DEO) has step-up the clearing of various structures obstructing all Road-Right of Way (RROW) along national thoroughfares within the S2DEO limits.

District Engineer Jake Alamar reminded anew his maintenance engineer on the strict implementation as to the removal of all stuff that impedes the road-right of way along national roads.

All structures that were considered obstructions along national primary and secondary roads, even those that are permanently constructed such as infrastructure projects of barangay and other Local Government Units (LGUs) that infringe RROW limits were ordered demolished.

“These permanent structures I ordered to demolished include utility posts, buildings, houses, shanties, stores, shops, sheds, posts, canopies, billboards, signage, advertisements, fences and amusement places that are deemed hindrance and could obstruct safe passage of vehicles and pedestrians,” said D.E. Alamar.

He also stressed out that pedestrians who constantly walk sidewalks and shoulders are exposed to roadside accidents, and with these, all measures in ensuring the public’s safety must be intensified.

Meanwhile, Engr. Jose B. Gigantone, Jr. S2DEO Maintenance Section Chief, made available the report of their accomplishments clearing RROW obstacles along the municipalities covered by the 2^nd District Engineering office.

He likewise maintained that the removal of obstructions along RROW has been incessant and that they have removed a remarkable number of RROW obstructions even before and that they will never cease in doing their routine work, clearing and curtailing all that hamper and infringe what confines the RROW.

Furthermore, he gave the District Engineer and the public as well, an assurance that they will be working progressively in maintaining road safety for the pedestrians and general public. (HEDeri, DPWH-S2DEO/BARecebido, PIA Sorsogon)