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DPWH: San Juanico Bridge expansion eyed in 2028

Published Aug 1, 2025 12:29 pm  |  Updated Aug 1, 2025 01:21 pm

At A Glance

  • The DPWH eyes 2028 for the start of civil works on the Second San Juanico Bridge.
  • The bridge will complement the existing span linking Samar and Leyte.
  • A JICA-funded feasibility study is nearing completion.
  • Final report submission is targeted by September 2025.
  • Loan signing is expected in January 2026, followed by a 15-month detailed engineering design.
  • Construction is projected to last about 32 months and will feature Japanese technologies.
  • The project includes approach roads and a maintenance facility
An architectural rendering shows the planned multi-lane Second San Juanico Bridge, which will complement the existing span linking Samar and Leyte. According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), civil works are eyed to begin in 2028 under a Japan-assisted project. (Courtesy of DPWH)
An architectural rendering shows the planned multi-lane Second San Juanico Bridge, which will complement the existing span linking Samar and Leyte. According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), civil works are eyed to begin in 2028 under a Japan-assisted project. (Courtesy of DPWH)
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Friday, Aug. 1, that the feasibility study for the construction of the Second San Juanico Bridge (SSJB) linking Samar and Leyte is nearing completion, with construction targeted to start in 2028.
DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the wrap-up meeting with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on July 25 marked a significant step toward finalizing the project’s technical and economic evaluations.
The proposed bridge will serve as a supplemental crossing beside the existing 2.16-kilometer San Juanico Bridge, which is currently undergoing rehabilitation due to aging infrastructure.
JICA is expected to submit the final feasibility report by September 2025.
Upon submission, the DPWH will coordinate with the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) to endorse the project to the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC), a prerequisite for approval.
To expedite pre-construction activities, JICA was requested to provide a draft Terms of Reference (TOR) by August 2025 for review by the DPWH’s Bureau of Construction, Bureau of Design, and Unified Project Management Office for Roads and Bridges ahead of a pre-appraisal mission in September 2025.
The department is also working on securing the Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and the endorsement of the Economic Development Council (EDC) by November 2025.
Loan signing is tentatively set for January 2026, followed by a 15-month Detailed Engineering Design (DED) phase.
Incorporating Japanese technologies for faster construction and improved structural resilience, the bridge is expected to be built over a period of approximately 32 months.
The project will also feature approach roads and an operations and maintenance facility to ensure long-term functionality.

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