The bridge is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between the eastern and western coastal areas of Davao City.
In a statement, DPWH cited President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. who has instructed the DPWH) to accelerate the bridge’s completion.
Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said the remaining work includes pavement markings at Approach Road 1, installation of sidewalks and fencing, and finalizing electrical components and system connections.
“We are expediting the completion of the bridge’s final requirements so it can be safely opened to the public. Our priority is to deliver this bridge with the highest level of quality, safety standards, and structural integrity,” Sadain said in a statement.
The P3.1 billion bridge, funded through China’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), is a four-lane, six-span extradosed structure stretching 480.20 meters, with 1,340 meters of approach roads.
DPWH stated that the Bucana Bridge is expected to open once DPWH Regional Office 11 completes the asphalt road leading to Quezon Boulevard by December.
DPWH stressed that this road will serve as the main access route for motorists traveling to and from the bridge and the Davao City Coastal Road, providing a safer and more efficient commute for residents and easing the city’s traffic congestion.
