Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Japan’s Minister of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) Nakano Hiromasa, joined Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel in Davao City to mark the successful connection of the north and south portals of one of the twin tunnels of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project.
Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) chairperson Leo Tereso Magno also attended the event.
The 2.3-kilometer tunnel is now the longest mountain tunnel in the Philippines, representing a major milestone in the country’s road infrastructure. The tunnel connection is a key development in the bypass project, which, once completed, will significantly reduce travel time, enhance economic activity, and improve connectivity in Mindanao.