The Department of Public Works and Highways-Davao Region (DPWH-Davao Region) has temporarily closed the Buhangin Underpass to all vehicles to make way for crucial structural rehabilitation works.
The shutdown began on April 17, 2026, and is expected to remain in effect for one month, with reopening scheduled on May 17, 2026.
DPWH-Davao Region said the rehabilitation aims to strengthen the underpass and ensure its long-term safety for motorists and commuters.
In response, the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) has implemented temporary traffic schemes in nearby areas to manage the expected increase in congestion during the construction period.
Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead and take alternative routes to minimize delays. Authorities also reminded drivers to follow all temporary traffic signs and instructions to maintain order and safety on the roads.
“Nagpasalamat kami sa inyong pagsabot ug kooperasyon. Ang inyong pagtinabangay dako kaayo og tabang aron mahimong hapsay ug malinawon ang trapiko samtang nagpadayon ang maong kalihokan,” CTTMO stated in an advisory.
According to the advisory, several traffic adjustments are now in place: left turns are prohibited from Tigatto Bypass Road to C.P. Garcia Highway, as well as from Dumanlas Road to C.P. Garcia Highway.
Additionally, vehicles are not allowed to make left turns from Cong. M. Garcia Road heading toward Buhangin Milan, except for heavy trucks, which are exempted from this restriction.
