The Government of the Philippines will commence construction of the 32-kilometre Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge before the end of 2025. The project will span Manila Bay and significantly reduce travel time between Mariveles, Bataan and Naic, Cavite, from up to five hours to just 45 minutes.
The bridge is being financed through a multi-tranche funding structure, with USD2.1 billion coming from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and USD1.14 billion co-financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Once completed, it is expected to be one of the world’s longest maritime bridges and a critical component of the government’s transport connectivity strategy.
The Bataan–Cavite Interlink Bridge is expected to stimulate regional economic growth by improving access between Central Luzon and Calabarzon, enhancing logistics and trade while easing congestion in Metro Manila.