A proposal
for the extension of the Camarines Sur-Albay Diversion Road by the
DPWH was approved by the RDC in consideration of its disaster risk
reduction measure. The road extension projects are the San
Fernando-Ragay Section in Camarines Sur and the Oas-Daraga Section
in Albay.
According to
the DPWH proposal, these shall serve as alternate roads in case of
traffic impairment along Maharlika Highway that could arise from
flooding in Camarines Sur or lahar flow from Mayon Volcano in Albay.
The RDC
also considered the increased accessibility that said road extension
projects will provide to the proposed Southern Luzon International
Airport in Alobo, Daraga, Albay.
The
Camarines Sur-Albay Diversion Road, also known as the GMA Highway,
is originally a diversion road from the Maharlika Highway starting
from San Fernando, Camarines Sur to Oas, Albay. The RDC has
endorsed the conduct of a feasibility study for said road extension
projects to the DPWH-Project Management Office.
