THE DEPARTMENT of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) XI completed preventive maintenance works on the crucial sections of the Davao City Diversion Road, improving connectivity and enhancing the daily travel of motorists and commuters.
In a statement, Juby Cordon, DPWH XI director, said the asphalt overlaying works on the 5.76-lane kilometer road section of the diversion route is a vital measure in fortifying the infrastructure’s resilience, further reinforcing longer operational life.
“The preventive maintenance works of Davao City Diversion Road are one of the routine activities to maintain good road conditions, thereby preventing the need for total rehabilitation and contributing to the economic development of its town corridors,” Cordon said.
The completed project amounting to P96.5 million was funded and implemented under the 2024 DPWH Infrastructure Program. Davao City Diversion Road serves as an alternative route that helps decongest traffic in the major areas of Davao City and improve road access to daily commuters, particularly benefiting the business districts and communities, including Buhangin, Maa, Matina, and Toril.
In the same way, DPWH added that the construction of the Bucana Bridge is now 73% complete, with the team fast-tracking the project and expects to finish it before the original November 2025 deadline.
Once finished, the bridge will connect Davao City’s eastern and western coastal areas, providing an alternative route to ease traffic congestion on major roads.
The Bucana Bridge project is funded through a P3.126 billion China Aid Grant and augmented by the Philippine government. It is part of the comprehensive Davao Bridge Project, with an estimated construction period of 18 months.
