The Davao River Bucana Bridge in Davao City is nearing completion, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

As of 1 May, the bridge is currently at 95 percent complete and is slated for completion ahead of its original late-2025 deadline.

The 1.34-kilometer, four-lane, six-span bridge is poised to transform mobility and connectivity in Davao City, estimated to accommodate 35,000 vehicles daily.

In his project update, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain, who oversees infrastructure flagship projects funded through Official Development Assistance (ODA), disclosed that the final bridge deck connection is targeted for completion by June.

Sadain said this schedule allows sufficient time for final works, ensuring the bridge will be ready for vehicular traffic by November.

The ₱3.126-billion Bucana Bridge Project is funded through an Official Development Assistance (ODA) grant from the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

It forms a crucial link along the Davao City Coastal Road, which will serve as an alternative corridor to help decongest the city’s heavily trafficked urban routes.

Structurally, the Bucana Bridge features a 480.20-meter extra-dosed design, with each pier supported by 10 stay cables — a modern engineering solution chosen for its strength, durability, and striking appearance, further enhancing Davao’s skyline.

The Bucana Bridge is identified as a priority under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s “Build Better More” program.

Infrastructure projects like Bucana Bridge are key to achieving the vision of high-quality, resilient, and accessible public infrastructure that improves the lives of Filipinos nationwide, Sadain noted.

Beyond easing traffic, the new bridge will unlock broader economic opportunities, connecting Davao’s east and west coastal areas, enhancing access to essential services, supporting agricultural and commercial activities, and promoting tourism across Mindanao, he added.