By Lizbeth Ann Abella/Philippine News Agency
CARIGARA, Leyte — In anticipation of the upcoming regular field inspection of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ (DPWH) Bureau of Maintenance (BOM), the agency’s Leyte field office here initiated a walk-the-line inspection along national roads on Monday.
Gerald Pacanan, chief of DPWH-Leyte second district engineering office, said it is important to conduct this type of inspection to make sure that the maintenance works in the district are strictly complying with the standards and requirements of the department.
During the inspection, the office noted several broken pavements in road sections particularly in Dagami town area, which was affected by excavation works of a water utility company.
Immediately, the district sent a notification to the utility provider for the restoration of the damaged road portions as these may cause accidents and inconvenience to motorists.
“As the government’s top agency in the maintenance of the national roads and bridges, the safety of the traveling public is our utmost concern. Likewise, if these defects are not properly restored, it could affect the overall performance rating of the district,” Pacanan said.
He said he initiated a dialogue with the maintenance point persons and field workers, seeking their full cooperation and commitment to improving the district’s performance.
“I have seen a much-improved maintenance force in this district and I hope this would reflect in our standing after the inspection of a team from BOM,” Pacanan added.
The BOM is primarily tasked to ensure the maintenance of the nation’s public works and highways facilities. The office is also engaged in the continuous conduct of field inspections to effectively monitor maintenance activities of the district engineering offices.
The BOM is expected to inspect road sections in Leyte within this quarter as part of its annual activity.
The DPWH-Leyte second district engineering office is tasked to maintain 206 kilometers of national road and 55 bridges.
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