Camalaniugan Bridge to Open Christmas 2025 | Gulf Repost

Philippines — The eye-catching Camalaniugan Bridge, extending 1,580 meters across the municipalities of Camalaniugan and Aparri, Northern Philippines, is scheduled to open to the public by Christmas 2025. This modern cable-stayed bridge has become a national point of pride for its striking design, engineered aesthetics, and ambitious features.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. praised the bridge as “one of the most beautiful bridges that we have created in the Philippines,” emphasizing that while it draws inspiration from international structures, the engineering and design are “talagang ito lahat galing sa atin” — fully locally built.

A standout feature of the project is its integrated flood control system, which officials say reflects the latest in sustainable infrastructure planning. The project, worth ₱4 billion (around US$72 million), is a joint effort between local firm Agafer Construction and China’s Hunan Road and Bridge Construction, under a design-and-build contract.

Construction began in 2021 but was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently approximately ₱260.2 million remains to be spent to complete the remaining phases. Full completion is targeted for January 2026, though authorities have expressed optimism that parts of the bridge could be usable by Christmas 2025.

Once operational, the Camalaniugan Bridge will dramatically reduce travel time between Aparri and Ballesteros — cutting the journey from about one hour to as little as twenty minutes. It is expected to serve more than 6,000 commuters daily, offering an alternative to the aging Magapit Suspension Bridge.

Officials say this landmark will not only ease local traffic but will also underscore Filipino engineering capabilities and regional development momentum in the northern Luzon corridor.