The Davao City Coastal Bypass Road Segment B has officially opened to the public, promising faster and safer travel for motorists as part of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s ongoing infrastructure initiatives, Malacañang announced Friday.

In a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos ensured that the road meets safety standards for motorists. 

The new bypass significantly reduces travel time from over an hour to just 20-25 minutes.

“Davao City Coastal Bypass Road bukas na sa publiko kaninang ala sais ng umaga. Ito’y matapos ipag-utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. na tiyakin ang kaligtasan ng mga motoristang gagamit ng nasabing bypass road,” Castro said.

She noted that the road is expected to provide major relief to commuters, especially as residents prepare for the upcoming Christmas season.

“Inaasahang makakatulong ang Coastal Bypass Road sa pag-decongest ng mabigat na trapiko mula sa timog na bahagi ng Davao City patungong downtown area. Ang dating isang oras o mas mahabang biyahe ay maaaring abutin na lamang ng 20 to 25 minutes ayon sa estima ng DPWH,” she added.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) assured the President that the road is safe for public use, citing completed safety measures, including newly installed solar street lights and guardrails. 

The Bucana Bridge and two lanes of the Coastal Bypass Road were passable as of December 15 and are accessible from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

“Sa kabila ng pagbubukas ng tulay at bahagi ng bypass road, kinailangan pa ang dagdag suporta mula sa lokal na pamahalaan ng Davao upang tuluyang mapakinabangan ito ng ating mga kababayan,” Castro added.

The opening of Segment B is expected to ease traffic congestion between southern Davao City and the downtown area, offering commuters a faster and safer route ahead of the holiday rush.