ORMOC CITY, LEYTE — Local farmers across Ormoc City now have a significantly smoother route for transporting their agricultural produce following the successful completion of the Barangay Juaton to Barangay Catmon farm-to-mill road.
Infrastructure Upgrade Accelerates Local Crop Transport and Efficiency
Executed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Leyte 4th District Engineering Office, the newly turned-over road infrastructure directly supports Ormoc’s agricultural logistics:
Concrete Road Specifications: The completed project spans 370 meters of two-lane concrete paving, featuring a standard width of 6.10 meters engineered to accommodate heavy agricultural transport vehicles.
Reduced Hauling Expenses: By eliminating unpaved dirt tracks, the upgraded corridor dramatically reduces travel time and vehicle maintenance costs, allowing sugarcane and crop growers to haul produce directly from harvest fields to local processing mills and markets.
All-Weather Inter-Barangay Connectivity: The paved route provides a reliable, all-weather connection between Barangay Juaton and Barangay Catmon, ensuring uninterrupted transit during heavy regional rainfall.
Supporting Rural Economic Growth and Commuter Safety
The newly completed infrastructure aligns with broader provincial efforts to modernize rural transit networks and bolster food security across Leyte:
Sustaining Farm Livelihoods: Enhanced road access strengthens supply chain stability for local farming households, preventing crop spoilage and maximizing market profitability.
Improving Community Mobility: Beyond agricultural logistics, the road upgrade offers residents, student commuters, and local traders a safer, smoother transit route across neighboring rural barangays.
