photo: DPWH
The nearly 80-percent completed Bucana Bridge in Davao is a long-term solution to traffic congestion and a key driver of economic growth in the region, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said.
DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the 1.34-kilometer, four-lane bridge—also known as the Davao River Bridge—is expected to accommodate around 35,000 vehicles daily and significantly improve east-west connectivity once completed by November 2025.
The P3.126-billion project, implemented by the DPWH Unified Project Management Office–Bridges Management Cluster (UPMO-BMC), forms part of the Davao City Coastal Road network.
It is designed to decongest major thoroughfares by providing an alternate route across the Davao River.
Funded through an Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant from the Chinese government, the Bucana Bridge is one of the major infrastructure projects under the Marcos administration’s Build Better More program, which aims to promote inclusive regional development.
Sadain led a site inspection on Apr. 11 to assess the ongoing works on the bridge’s superstructure.
He reported the successful installation of 10 stay cables at Pier 2 of the 480.20-meter extradosed bridge, with segmental box girder concreting and cable stressing activities progressing on schedule.
Launched in November 2023, the bridge is expected to facilitate the efficient transport of agricultural goods, boost access to tourism sites, and enhance the delivery of essential services to residents in Davao and nearby areas.
“Bucana Bridge will not only be a symbol of engineering excellence but also a vital link that connects people to opportunities, goods to markets, and communities to growth,” Sadain said.