The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) targets to complete the Davao River (Bucana) Bridge Project by the end of 2025.
Emil K. Sadden, senior DPWH undersecretary, said the construction of the four-lane, six-span, 1.34-kilometer extradosed bridge and approach roads over the Davao River has made significant strides with completion now reaching 32.13 percent.
The P3.12 billion project started in November 2023 and was funded by the Philippine government and a China aid grant.
“We are confident in meeting our target to open the bridge to traffic by the end of 2025,” Sadain said.
The bridge that will complement the Davao City Coastal Road upon completion promises enhanced mobility, connectivity, and economic opportunities for Davao Region.
Built under the “Build Better More” agenda of the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. the project is an essential transportation infrastructure providing faster and more efficient roadway to large volumes of vehicles and in alleviating the east-west traffic congestion in the coastal areas of Davao City.
Civil works in the bridge include the installation of rebars for pier columns and crossbeams, simultaneous with the placement of scaffoldings in preparation for deck construction. Activities such as steel sheet pile driving for cofferdamming and bored piling are also progressing as planned.
