The concrete pours for the pile caps of the two towers between Mactan Channel are almost done, after which, self-climbing formworks for the building of the twin pylons or towers will follow. Piling works for the main bridge's support anchors has also been completed.
Onshore piling continues for the Cordova viaduct from the temporary causeway while construction of the CSCR ramps' columns and piers are ongoing. Embankment works are also ongoing for the permanent causeway.
"We are delighted to give this update that we have hurdled this major milestone of completing the piling works for the pylons of the main bridge and almost done with the large concrete pouring for the pile caps. We are working hand in hand with our team to complete the works on the other components of the project and be able to deliver the CCLEX, as committed, in 2021," said Cebu Cordova Link Expressway Corporation (CCLEC) president and general manager Allan Alfon.
The PHP30 billion (US$580 million) CCLEX project will have two lanes in each direction and will feature the main navigation span twin pylon stay cable bridge, viaduct approach bridges in Cebu City and Cordova sides, CSCR on and off ramps, causeway and toll plaza.
The span and height of the bridge will allow large vessels to pass underneath and the link is expected to serve at least 50,000 vehicles daily. It will also give Cordova direct access to Cebu City and is envisioned to decongest the traffic on the two existing bridges and provide a faster link between Mactan island and mainland Cebu.
CCLEC broke ground on the CCLEX project on March 2, 2017, an activity led by president Rodrigo Duterte. CCLEC awarded the design and build contract for CCLEX to Cebu Link Joint Venture on December 19, 2017.
