If this pushes through, traveling from Batangas to Mindoro and vice-versa will no longer require you to ride a boat.
According to a news post from CNN Philippines, a proposal was presented that shows a “SuperBridge” connecting Batangas and Mindoro.
The said bridge will run 14 kilometers long, which is expected to surpass the length of San Juanico Bridge that links Samar and Leyte. It may take five years to be constructed, which is estimated to cost around PhP 18 billion.
(Photo from Batangas PIO via CNN Philippines)
The proposal was presented to Gov. Vilma Santos-Recto and Oriental Mindoro Gov. Alfonso Umali Jr. by the Office of the Governor of Batangas last August 26.
Based on the proposal, the bridge will start in “Barangay Ilijan in Batangas City and make a 6.4-kilometer span across Verde Island.”
A second connection will be linked “from the Verde Island going to the coastal barangay in Sinandigan in Pueto Galera, Oriental Mindoro.” This is expected to be about 4.4 kilometers long.
It is said to be the first floating bridge in Asia. It is expected to withstand cyclones with wind reaching a maximum of 350kph.
Previously, San Miguel Corp. (SMC) showed interest in building the said SuperBridge.
What do you think?
Will this make travel between Batangas and Mindoro easier?
Good yan!
It’s a good idea to bridge islands in the Philippines since were an archipelago, but the main reason why San Juanico was successful is because of it’s short distance from Samar to Leyte and its shallow waters that support the whole bridge. Natural calamities will be this bridge’s greatest struggle since our waters are naturally unstable. There is a reason why we prefer boats and ferries in contrast to bridges. But nevertheless, if we can proof this is possible then let this be the start to connecting more provinces divided by seas in the Philippines.
this will be dangerous… specially to those people who will try to walk or bike on this bridge.. new place for thief and could be worst than that. dont forget to put tons of cctv and a loyal police around
Hope they wont forget the boatmen whose bread and butter depends on transporting people through these places and provide them with better and stable jobs.