The Chinese Embassy and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) of the Philippines just signed an agreement. According to this agreement, the Chinese Government will grant approximately $60 million USD for the construction of Davao River Bridge Project. PH will be in charge of technical works and the project during the entire process.
The Davao River Bridge is located in the Bucana District at the mouth of the Davao River, spanning over the east and west banks of the river and connecting the coastal roads. It’s an important component of Davao City’s high-standard highway network. This two-way four-lane bridge will be 477 meters long with the total route’s length of 1,340 meter.
The project will adopt the localized implementation mode, which means the Philippine side will be in charge of technical works and project management during the entire process. The total implementation period is around 30 months, including design and construction phases. Once completed, the bridge will be able to accommodate more than 15,000 vehicles per day and significantly ease the traffic congestion in Davao City.
source: Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian
