Davao City Bypass Road

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Davao City Bypass Road

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* II-3 ({{cvt|9.7|km|disp=or}}) scheduled for procurement this third quarter of 2024.
* II-3 ({{cvt|9.7|km|disp=or}}) scheduled for procurement this third quarter of 2024.

== Toll and Management ==
The project is categorized as a high-standard highway (HSH), with a management structure designed to support the country's first long-distance mountain tunnel. Under the [[Japan International Cooperation Agency]] (JICA) operational framework, the project utilizes a phased tolling and Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.{{cite report |title=Japanese ODA Loan Ex-Ante Evaluation: Davao City Bypass Construction Project |url=https://www2.jica.go.jp/en/evaluation/pdf/2024_PH-P282_1_s.pdf |publisher=Japan International Cooperation Agency |date=2024}}

=== O&M and PPP Scheme ===
To ensure technical sustainability, the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the bypass is planned to be outsourced to private companies via a PPP or specialized O&M contract. The tolling strategy is structured in two primary phases:
* '''Phase 1 (2027):''' Tolling will be implemented exclusively for the mountain tunnel section to fund specialized technical maintenance.
* '''Phase 2 (2028):''' The tolled zone will be extended to include the excavated tunnel sections.
During these initial phases, the non-toll surface sections of the bypass will remain under the management of the [[Department of Public Works and Highways]] (DPWH) Region XI and its respective District Engineering Offices.

=== Tunnel O&M Facilities ===
The specialized nature of the 2.3-kilometer twin-tube tunnel requires dedicated infrastructure for safety and emergency management, including:
* '''Operations Centers:''' 24/7 monitoring hubs located at the tunnel portals to oversee traffic and environmental conditions.
* '''Safety Systems:''' Management of [[SCADA]] (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) systems, high-capacity jet fans for smoke extraction, and emergency cross-passages for vehicle and pedestrian evacuation.
* '''Technical Training:''' A JICA-funded technical cooperation project (2025–2028) aims to strengthen the DPWH's capacity in tunnel O&M, ensuring standardized inspection and emergency response protocols.{{cite news |title=DPWH Highlights Japan's Role in Transforming Philippine Infrastructure |url=https://dpwh.gov.ph/dpwh/news/38783 |publisher=Department of Public Works and Highways |date=August 28, 2025}}


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