The government is accelerating work on the Davao City Bypass Construction Project (DCBCP) — a flagship infrastructure that aims to improve connectivity, especially in key areas of Davao Region in Mindanao.
According to Public Works Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, the Davao City Bypass Construction Project is more than just a traffic solution.
He emphasized, “It is a catalyst for regional development. By easing congestion and significantly cutting travel time, we are not only improving mobility but also laying down vital infrastructure that supports the socio-economic growth of Mindanao.”
The Contract Package I, which is now 60.50 percent complete, involves the construction of a 7.9-kilometer four-lane road and includes major structures such as twin two-lane tunnels stretching 2.3 kilometers, three pairs of bridges, and two underpasses and two overpasses.
The Contract Package 1- 2 covers 11.9 kilometers of four-lane roadway, seven bridges, and one underpass is now 3.35 percent complete since its start in December 2024. . Early-stage works including site clearing, mobilization, and preliminary earthworks are currently underway.
Showing an overall progress of 2.8 percent, the segment for Contract Package I-3 began construction in December 2023 and features a 5.5-kilometer stretch of four-lane road, a bridge, and two (2) cut-and-cover tunnels. Works are currently focused on access development and preliminary excavation.
Despite being in the early phases, this package is critical as it connects directly to the tunnel section of Package I-1 and paves the way for seamless passage through the mountainous portions of the alignment. The target completion is December 1, 2026.
With a notable 79.70 percent accomplishment, Contract Package II-1 leads all contract packages in terms of physical progress.
This section includes 1.4 kilometers of four-lane road and seven bridge with a total length of 1.3 kilometers — one of the highest bridge-to-road ratios in the project. Civil works are nearing completion, and major structures are in the final stages. The segment is expected to be delivered by January 7, 2026, ahead of most other packages.
Posting a 71.92 percent accomplishment, Contract Package II-2 continues to make solid progress. The scope includes 2.5 kilometers of road, seven bridges, three overpasses, and a box culvert.
Construction activities are active particularly in bridge superstructure works. Target completion is set for July 24, 2026. Its strategic location between Contract Package II-1 and II-3 makes it a vital middle link in the northern end of the bypass corridor.
Once awarded, construction is expected to commence soon, aligning with the overarching timeline for full project completion. This package completes the Davao City Bypass, linking the route to Barangay J.P. Laurel in Panabo City.
