The construction of the 1.34-kilometer Davao River (Bucana) Bridge by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is progressing steadily, with civil works now more than halfway completed, less than a year after the project began in November 2023.
In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said that civil works are showing substantial developments with accomplishment status now reaching 53.76% and anticipated to open to traffic before the end of 2025.
According to Senior Undersecretary Sadain, the recent progress in the Bucana Bridge project demonstrates the unyielding hard work and commitment of DPWH in fulfilling the goals and vision of this iconic infrastructure in Davao City, which will greatly contribute to reinforcing an advanced and sustainable national road network of the country.
Presently, the four (4)-lane six (6)-span extradosed bridge and its approach roads crossing the Davao River have reached significant milestones in the foundation works, pouring of pylon for pier 1, installation of form travelers in preparation for the superstructure, and among others.
Implemented by DPWH Unified Project Management Office - Bridges Management Cluster (UPMO-BMC) headed by Project Director Rodrigo I. Delos Reyes with Acting Project Manager Norifel Teddie G. Cadiang and Project Engineer John Christian T. Gaden, the Bucana Bridge along the Davao City Coastal Road will serve as an alternate route for the growing number of vehicles to the existing urban road network of Davao City.
Also present during the inspection on October 11, 2024, are DPWH UPMO-BMC Project Director Delos Reyes, UPMO Roads Management Cluster 1 Project Director Benjamin A. Bautista, Stakeholders Relations Service Director Randy R. Del Rosario, and Project Manager Joweto V. Tulaylay.
The Bucana Bridge features advanced structural components and engineering innovations and is poised to provide an efficient transportation link in Davao City, also serving as an integral part of the coastal bypass road traversing from Roxas Avenue to Bago Aplaya.
Funded by China Aid-Grant, the project is under contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) in the amount of ₱3.126 Billion.
The completion of this project will further boost new economic and development opportunities in Davao City.
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