Albay bridge to open Friday after 15-year construction delay

MANILA, Philippines — The Kilicao-Binitayan bridge in Daraga, Albay will be open to the public on Friday, October 30, after its construction was stalled for 15 years, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Monday. 

The DPWH made this announcement as DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon once again inspected the bridge on Monday, together with Albay Governor Noel Rosal and Albay 2nd District Rep. Carlos Loria. 

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Dizon’s inspection came before the announcement of the Malacañang that Dizon will be back as the Transport secretary, a position he held from February to September 2025 before being assigned to the DPWH. 

“Bubuksan na sa Biyernes, October 30, 2026 ang Kilicao-Binitayan Bridge sa Daraga, Albay, limang buwan mula nang inspection at ipag-utos ni Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon na tapusin ang tulay na natengga sa loob ng 15 taon,” the DPWH said in a Facebook post. 

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(The Kilicao-Binitayan Bridge in Daraga, Albay will be open on October 30, 2026, five months after Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspected the bridge and ordered the completion of the bridge that was stalled for 15 years.)

In his inspection of the bridge last May, Dizon expressed his dismay when he found out that the bridge has been stalled for 15 years already. He then committed to Rosal that the construction of the bridge will be completed in two to three months. /jpv