ZAMBOANGA. Armm Governor Mujiv Hataman (3rd from left) takes a breather as he leads on Saturday the kick-off rites for the construction of the Phase 2 of the 55-kilometer transcentral road. On his left is DPWH-Armm Secretary Don Mustapha Loong. (Bong Garcia)
THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Armm) has started the construction of the second phase of the 55-kilometer transcentral road in Basilan province.
The second phase, with a cost of P322 million, covers 14 kilometers.
Armm Governor Mujiv Hataman and Basilan Governor Hadjiman Hataman-Salliman on Saturday, November 4, led the kick-off rites for the construction of the 14-kilometer segment.
The transcentral road, a flagship project of the Armm in the province of Basilan, will traverse the rugged hinterland terrains at the center of this province.
It is envisioned to spur economic development, facilitating transport of farm goods to the trading centers in Maluso, Lamitan City and Isabela City.
It is also seen to improve the peace and order condition in the province.
Hataman said the road will traverse the Punoh Mahajie-Sampinit area that serves as the remaining safe haven of the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in this province.
Its completion will provide the security forces easy access to the area.
The transcentral road will link the town of Sumisip through the village of Tumahubong to the villages of Lower and Upper Mahayahay in municipality of Maluso and through village Sta. Clara in Lamitan City, where a new government center is under construction.
DPWH-Armm Secretary Don Mustapha Loong, who also attended the kick-off rites, said the entire 55-kilometer transcentral road project is estimated to cost P1.225 billion.
Basilan District Engineer Soler Undug and other officials including the military also attended the kick-off ceremony held in the village of Tumahubong, Sumisip town.
Construction of the road was supposed to have started two weeks ago, but it was postponed due to inclement weather.
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