CALAPAN CITY, ORIENTAL MINDORO, Philippines — After more than three years of delays, the Udalo Bridge in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro was opened to light vehicles on Thursday, June 25, providing long-awaited relief to residents who had risked crossing the river daily while the bridge remained unfinished.
Earlier, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon, who inspected the bridge with Abra de Ilog Mayor Meg Constantino on June 24, apologized to the people of Mindoro for the prolonged inconvenience caused by delays in the project.
The bridge, now 94 percent complete, is scheduled to be opened to all types of vehicles on July 15, while the DPWH continues concreting the remaining road component of the Abra de Ilog–Puerto Galera Road, which is targeted for completion by the second quarter of 2027.
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Dizon said the government recognizes the hardships endured by residents after the bridge project stalled for more than three years due to funding constraints.FEATURED STORIES
