Samal-Davao bridge construction continues at fast pace – DPWH

MANILA, Philippines — Construction of the P23.5 billion China-funded bridge project that would connect Samal Island and Davao City continues at a fast pace and is expected to open before the end of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s term, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Sunday.

In his inspection report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, Senior Undersecretary Emil Sadain said that the bored piling work for the land viaduct structure of the Samal Island-Davao City Connector (SIDC) Project, which began in May 2024, is progressing at a commendable pace.