THE BUCANA Bridge Project completed the final concrete pouring on the bridge deck slab, linking the entire bridge structure from Piers 1-5, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported.
The ceremonial final concrete pouring activity took place on Friday, July 18, at the segment between Piers 2 and 3, connecting Piers 1-5, marking the completion of the project’s major structural components.
The China Aid Localized Project, or known as the Bucana Bridge, is a key component of the Davao City Coastal Road Network, designed to improve traffic flow and enhance connectivity across the Davao River.
Bucana Bridge features a four-lane, six-span extradosed bridge stretching 480.20 meters across the Davao River, with a total project length of 1,340 meters when including the approach roads.
Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in charge of the DPWH flagship infrastructure project, said the project is on track for completion by October 2025.
“This final concrete pour marks a key moment — the physical structure of the bridge is nearly complete. We are looking forward to turning over the fully completed bridge to the public by the last quarter of this year,” Sadain said in a report.
Meanwhile, the installation of stay cables for all piers was completed earlier last June 26.
For the following months, final works including pavement finishing, curing, lighting installation, pedestrian railings, and safety features will continue.
The bridge, once completed, will link barangays 76-A, Bucana, and Matina Aplaya, providing a more efficient route for motorists and commuters and easing the traffic congestion in downtown.
