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Panguil Bay Bridge, Mindanao’s longest, is more than 97.5% complete
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The 3.17-kilometer bridge will connect Tangub City in Misamis Occidental and Tubod in Lanao del Norte, aiming to significantly reduce travel time between the two Northern Mindanao provinces
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The current two-and-a-half-hour journey, which relies on RORO vessels, will be cut down to just seven minutes by land once the bridge is operational
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The ₱7.375-billion project is financed through a loan agreement between the Philippine government and the Republic of Korea, facilitated by the Korea Export-Import Bank under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund Loan Agreement No. PHL-18
Panguil Bay Bridge, Mindanao’s longest, is more than 97.5% complete, according to Department of Public Works and Highways senior undersecretary Emil Sadain.
“The Panguil Bay Bridge is anticipated to be a transformative project for local transportation and economic activities,” Sadain said in a media statement.
He, along with project directors, managers, and engineers of Unified Project Management Office (UPMO) Operations, conducted a detailed assessment of key bridge elements, including the deck slab; approach roads; barrier and median strip concrete; metal guardrail; and ancillary structures.
The team closely monitored the progress of crucial finishing activities, with a focus on the application of waterproofing and asphalt paving; expansion joint works; the implementation of aesthetic and electrical lighting systems; line markings; and the installation of road signage.
The 3.17-kilometer bridge, which will connect Tangub City in Misamis Occidental and Tubod in Lanao del Norte, aims to significantly reduce travel time between the two Northern Mindanao provinces.
The current two-and-a-half-hour journey, which relies on roll-on/roll-off (RORO) vessels, will be cut down to just seven minutes by land once the bridge is operational, the DPWH said.
Panguil Bay Bridge project includes the following major components:
- a 360-meter approach road leading to a 1,020-meter approach bridge at Tangub City side;
- a 569-meter approach road connecting to a 900-meter approach bridge on the Tubod side; and
- a main bridge with central span that stretches 320 meters, supported by two pylons, each anchored by six cable stays.
Additionally, two observatory bays are positioned on both the Tangub and Tubod sides of the pylons for facilitating regular maintenance and ensuring the structural integrity of the bridge.
In addition to reviewing the physical aspects of the project, the DPWH UPMO team engaged with design and build contractor Namkwang Engineering & Construction Corporation along with project consultant Yooshin Engineering Corporation to discuss the final phases of activities for the project’s upcoming inauguration and any necessary last-minute adjustments to ensure the bridge’s timely completion.
The project implemented by DPWH UPMO Roads Management Cluster II (Multilateral), with a total cost of ₱7.375 billion, is financed through a loan agreement between the Philippine government and the Republic of Korea, facilitated by the Korea Export-Import Bank under the Economic Development Cooperation Fund Loan Agreement No. PHL-18.
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