P120-Million Quezon Road Projects Set to Benefit Farmers and Rural Communities
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is moving forward with P120 million worth of road infrastructure projects in Quezon Province that are expected to significantly improve connectivity for farmers and rural communities, including areas surrounding Lucena City.
The road projects, announced in early June 2026, target the construction, widening, and rehabilitation of key farm-to-market roads across several municipalities in the province. These routes serve as critical passageways for agricultural products, linking remote farming communities to major trading centers and highways.
Officials said the investment will directly benefit thousands of farmers who rely on these roads to transport rice, coconut, and other agricultural goods to market. Poor road conditions have long been cited as a major obstacle to rural development in Quezon, often resulting in post-harvest losses and higher transportation costs.
The project areas include municipalities in the first and second districts of Quezon, many of which remain accessible only by narrow and poorly maintained roads. Once completed, the upgraded routes are expected to reduce travel times, lower logistics costs, and open up new economic opportunities for rural residents.
Lucena City, as the province’s commercial hub, stands to benefit from improved road networks that will facilitate the smoother movement of goods to and from the city’s markets and ports. Local business groups have expressed optimism that the infrastructure improvements will boost trade and attract new investments.
The DPWH has committed to expediting the procurement process to ensure timely project delivery. Contractors are expected to begin work before the end of the dry season, with target completion dates within the next 12 to 18 months.
Farmer cooperatives welcomed the news, noting that better roads will help them get better prices for their produce by reducing spoilage during transport. They also expressed hope that future infrastructure projects would include farm bridges and irrigation access roads.
The Quezon provincial government has pledged full support for the DPWH projects, including assistance in right-of-way acquisition and coordination with local stakeholders to minimize disruptions during construction.
Source: Inquirer.net