Iloilo–Guimaras–Negros–Cebu Link Bridge
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Iloilo–Guimaras–Negros–Cebu Link Bridge | |
|---|---|
| Crosses | Iloilo Strait (Phase I) Guimaras Strait (Phase II) Tañon Strait (Phase III) |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 4,000 m (13,000 ft) (Phase I)[1] 12,000 m (39,000 ft) (Phase II)[1] 8,000 m (26,000 ft) (Phase III)[1] |
| History | |
| Construction start | 2019 (Phase I)[2] |
| Construction end | 2023/2024 (Phase I)[2] |
| Construction cost | ₱27.156 million (Phase I)[2] US$1 billion (Entire Project – Projected) |
The Iloilo–Guimaras–Negros–Cebu Link Bridge is a planned network of bridges in the Visayas in the Philippines connecting the islands of Panay, Guimaras, Negros, and Cebu.
One of the core projects of the Duterte Administration's "Build, Build, Build" Program, the bridge network aims to provide increased inter-connectivity in the provinces of Western and Central Visayas, to stimulate economic activity in the region and help in the decongestion of Metro Manila in the process. Considering the width of the Iloilo Strait, Guimaras Strait, and Tañon Strait, each bridge in the network, if completed, will be much longer than the longest bridge in the country, the 2-km San Juanico Bridge between the islands of Samar and Leyte.[3]
History[]
There were several proposals to build bridges linking the islands in Visayas. In 1999, the Japan International Cooperation Agency created a master plan for two bridges connecting Panay, Guimaras, and Negros; the first bridge, spanning 20.6 kilometers (12.8 mi), was planned to link Leganes, Iloilo to Buenavista, Guimaras, while the second bridge also measuring 20.6 kilometers (12.8 mi) was meant to connect San Lorenzo, Guimaras to Pulupandan, Negros Occidental. The Department of Public Works and Highways conducted a study on building bridges that would connect Panay, Guimaras, and Negros which were projected to require a ₱28.5 billionbudget if the bridges are to be built.[4]
In 2013, Governors Arthur Defensor Sr. of Iloilo and Alfredo Marañón Jr. of Negros Occidental made an alternative proposal that would bypass Guimaras and directly link Banate (in Iloilo) and E.B. Magalona (in Negros Occidental) via a 14.5 kilometers (9.0 mi) bridge.[4]
A feasibility study conducted by the Philippine government that concluded in May 2018 divided the project into three phases: Phase I would start in Leganes, Iloilo and go to Buenavista, Guimaras; Phase II will be the Guimaras–Negros portion; while Phase III the Negros–Cebu part.[5] Public Works and Highways secretary Mark Villar announced in August 2018 that Phase I of the project will likely start in early 2019, with the ₱27.156 million needed for the project to be provided by the Chinese government through a grant.[2]
See also[]
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References[]
- ^ a b c Lena, Perla. "Panay-Guimaras-Negros bridge proponents visit Iloilo". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ a b c d Conserva, Louine Hope. "Construction for Iloilo-Guimaras bridge eyed end-2018". BusinessWorld. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Espina, Marchel (4 November 2016). "$1-B bridge connecting 4 Visayas islands to be completed in Duterte's term". Sun Star Bacolod. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ a b Dangcalan, Danny (22 June 2013). "Proposed bridge linking Negros, Panay revived". The Freeman. The Philippine Star. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
- ^ Sornito, Ime. "Iloilo-Guimaras bridge may be completed before 2022". Panay News. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- Proposed bridges in the Philippines