All Regional and District Engineering Offices of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) are again ready to aid motorists, especially those who will be spending away from their homes for the nationwide observance of All Saints’ Day.

Dubbed as “Lakbay Alalay,” the motorist assistance program of the agency has been reactivated, where different teams are prepared to assist travelers while they are on the road, according to Secretary Manuel Bonoan.

It will be operational along strategic locations all over the country starting at 7:00 am on Thursday, October 28, 2022, until noon on Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

“Our teams will be working on a round-the-clock shift to provide emergency assistance to travelers and ensure major thoroughfares are well-maintained, and free from obstruction and potholes,” he said in a statement.

The groups are uniformed field and crew personnel with maintenance equipment on standby at navy blue-colored tents along identified stations.

The DPWH chief also ordered implementing offices with ongoing projects to ensure that proper safety signages and traffic advisories are posted by contractors to prevent traffic slowdown along major roads and routes leading to cemeteries.

He added that they are in close coordination with other government entities, such as Land Transportation Office (LTO), Philippine National Police (PNP), and Local Government Units (LGUs), for any required assistance.

Filipinos will have a long weekend from Saturday, October 29, until Tuesday, November 1, All Saints’ Day, as the country commemorates UNDAS 2022.

Last week, President Ferdinand R. Marcos declared October 31 as a special non-working holiday.