Civil works for the 32.15-kilometer Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge have officially commenced with land-based approach roads in Mariveles, Bataan, and Naic, Cavite. Managed by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the four-lane Manila Bay crossing will dramatically cut travel time between the two provinces from 5.5 hours to just 45 minutes once completed. The project is expected to be fully operational by early 2030.
Project Specifications
The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in Philippine history. The 32.15-kilometer structure will connect Mariveles, Bataan, to Naic, Cavite, crossing Manila Bay. The project will feature two cable-stayed navigation spans, allowing large vessels to pass through safely, along with 24 kilometers of marine viaducts and 8 kilometers of approach roads on both ends [citation:7].
The project is funded through official development assistance from the Asian Development Bank and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, with a total cost of approximately PHP219.31 billion (about USD3.91 billion). The bridge is part of the Marcos administration's Build Better More infrastructure program, aimed at decongesting Metro Manila and spurring economic growth outside the capital.
Economic and Traffic Benefits
The Bataan-Cavite Interlink Bridge will transform logistics and mobility across the region. Travel time between the two provinces will be reduced from nearly five hours to less than an hour, creating a direct gateway that bypasses Metro Manila traffic. This is expected to revolutionize logistics, strengthen trade, and expand markets for businesses on both sides of Manila Bay .
By linking industrial hubs and seaports across Central Luzon and Cavite, the bridge will relieve heavy vehicle pressure on major roads around Metro Manila. The project is also expected to generate over 20,000 jobs during construction and post-construction phases, benefiting local communities . Once operational, the bridge will be one of the longest in Southeast Asia, cementing the Philippines' position as a leader in regional infrastructure development.
