Binondo-Intramuros Bridge Under Construction Connects Binondo to Intramuros Project type Bridge Length 734 meters Cost PhP 4.2 billion Source of funds ODA grant- China Proponent DPWH Start of Construction July 2018 Status Active Target completion 2020 Photo Source: Philstar Developments Project description: • Heritage conservationist groups have expressed concerns regarding the bridge. The The bridge spans the Pasig River to connect San Fernando International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) advised against constructing the bridge will affect the Aduana building in Intramuros due to its soft Street, Binondo to Solana Street and Riverside Drive in foundation and the historic Chamber of Commerce Building and Plaza Mexico. Intramuros. The bridge is a part of a 500 million renminbi ICOMOS raised concerns on how the bridge may affect the buffer zone of the San Agustin Church and Monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. infrastructure grant by China under the bilateral Agreement • September 2017: NEDA Board approval on Economic and Technical Cooperation, agreed to • July 2018: Groundbreaking led by President Duterte took place. • August 2017: NEDA ICC approval following the state visit of Philippine President Duterte to • May 2017: Grant agreement signed. China in May 2017. • July 2017: Feasibility study for the bridge completed and submitted to NEDA-ICC Updated on March 6, 2019 Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge

Under Construction Connects Makati and Mandaluyong Project type Bridge Length 506 m Cost PhP1 billion Source of funds ODA, China Proponent DPWH Start of Construction January 19, 2019 Status Active Target completion 2021 Photo Source: rappler.com Project Description: Developments The existing Estrella-Pantaleon bridge was built as part of a program funded • 2021: the bridge is expected to reopen by Austria to build 19 weather-resistant bridges between 2001 and 2005. The • January 2019: The bridge was closed to begin the reconstruction PhP300 million crossing Pasig river two-lane bridge connecting the cities of and is expected to re-open in 2021. Mandaluyong and Makati the was inaugurated in February 2011. • June 2017: DPWH Secretary Villar announced plans for In June 2017, DPWH Secretary Mark Villar announced the expansion of the reconstruction of the bridge to be funded by China ODA bridge to four lanes from two, increasing its capacity to 50,000 vehicles a day.

Updated on March 12, 2019

Sta. Monica – Lawton Bridge Under Construction Connects BGC to Ortigas Center across Pasig River Project type Bridge Length 961 m Cost PhP 2 billion Source of funds GAA Proponent DPWH Start of Construction July 2017 Status Active

Target completion March 2020 Photo Source: dmci-homes.net Developments Project Description: • July 2017 – Groundbreaking ceremony The 4-lane Sta. Monica – Lawton Bridge connecting BGC • December 2015 – NEDA Board approved and Ortigas will shorten travel time between the two central business districts and alleviate traffic on Guadalupe Bridge and Bagong Ilog Bridge by 25%.

Drone video footage of construction progress as of January 2019

Updated on February 10, 2019

Bataan-Cavite Link Bridge

Under Development Connects Cavite, Corregidor, and Mariveles, Bataan Project type Bridge Length 28 km Cost USD$ 500 million Source of funds ODA - ADB Proponent DPWH Start of Construction TBD Status Active Target completion TBD Photo Source: newsinfo.inquirer.net Developments

Project Description: • November 2018: ADB approved its regional transaction technical This Cavite-Bataan Link Bridge will link Cavite, Corregidor, and assistance facility to provide project preparation, support, and Bataan through Manila Bay. The bridge is expected to be the capacity building for the Bataan-Corregidor-Cavite Interlink longest over water bridge in the Philippines will take 15 minutes. Bridge. Aside from providing a route for North-South motorists to avoid congested Metro Manila, the bridge will contribute to the economic development of Region 3 and 4 which it will connect.

Updated on March 26, 2019

Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Link Bridge Under Development Connects Panay, Guimaras, and Negros Project type Bridge Length 18 km Cost PhP 42 billion Source of funds ODA, China Proponent DPWH Target Construction 2019 Status Active

Target completion TBD Photo Source: Manila Livewire Developments Project Description: • November 2018 – Implementation agreement of feasibility study The Panay-Guimaras-Negros Island Link bridge is a two part bridge in signed with China Western Visayas that connects Panay Island to Guimaras Island (6 • July 2018 - For submission to the NEDA-ICC km) and Guimaras Island to Negros Island (12 km).

It is one of the 8 bridges under the Inter-Island Linkage Project, which will connect Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao by land.

Updated on December 11, 2018

Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway Under Construction Connects Cebu City to Cordova, Mactan Project type Bridge Length 8.5 km Cost PhP 23 billion Source of funds PPP, unsolicited Proponent Metro Pacific Start of Construction March 2017 Status Active

Target completion March 2021 Photo Source: sunstar.com.ph Developments Project Description: • July 2018 – Construction of bridge begins The Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway connecting Cebu City to Cordova, Mactan will cut travel time between Mactan • December 2017 – Design and build contract awarded to and Cebu City by half. This will be the third bridge built to consortium of DMCI, First Balfour, and Spain-based Acciona connect the two islands and is expected to be used by up Construccion. to 40,000 vehicles daily. • March 2017 – Groundbreaking ceremony

Click to watch concept video of the project Updated on October 29, 2018

Panguil Bay Bridge

Under Construction Connects Misamis Occidental to Lanao del Norte Project type Bridge Length 4 km Cost PhP 7.4 billion Source of funds ODA, Korea Proponent DPWH Start of Construction November 2018 Status Active Target completion October 2021 Photo Source: build.gov.ph Developments Project Description: • September 2018 - Cost was increased to PhP 7.4 billion from PhP The Panguil Bay Bridge, which connects Tangub City, 4.9 billion due to increase in USD-PHP exchange rate. Misamis Occidental to Tubod, Lanao del Norte, cuts travel • April 2016 – Loan agreement signed. • February 2015 – NEDA Board approval time from 2.5 hours to under ten minutes. • October 2014 – ICC approval

Updated on October 23, 2018 Samal Island-Davao City Connector

Underdevelopment Connects Davao (mainland) to Samal Island Project type Bridge Length 4.4 km Cost PhP 16 billion Source of funds ODA Proponent DPWH Start of Construction TBD Status Active

Target completion TBD Photo Source: Daily Tribune Developments Project Description: • Full feasibility study and detailed engineering design funded by ADB are ongoing. The Samal Island-Davao City connector was recommended • December 2018: PRC Consul General in Davao city Li Lin in a study by JICA on a Davao Integrated Development stated Chinese construction companies will place Program the bridge connecting Davao city to Samal will separate bids to construct the bridge. enable the island’s high potential as a high-grade residential development and to boost tourism. Updated on March 6, 2019