General Santos City’s first underpass, the Mabuhay Underpass Project, is opened for general public use on Wednesday, nearly four years after construction began. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspects the completed infrastructure before the opening. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) says the project, costing about PHP 700 million, is built to improve traffic flow in the Mabuhay area as vehicle volume increases alongside General Santos City’s growing economic activity. DPWH adds that the underpass is designed to offer motorists a faster and more convenient route. Construction started in July 2022 and was originally scheduled for completion in 2024, but the project was delayed. One outlet characterizes the underpass as “controversial,” while both reports confirm the same timing for the formal public opening on July 29, 2026. The openings mark the end of an extended period in which the project’s progress and delays drew public attention. Officials describe the underpass as a solution aimed at easing traffic conditions in the city.
GenSan opens first underpass after nearly four years of delays
General Santos City’s first underpass, the Mabuhay Underpass Project, is opened for general public use on Wednesday, nearly four years after construction began. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon insp...
- General Santos City opens its first underpass, the Mabuhay Underpass Project, for public use on Wednesday (July 29, 2026).
- DPWH says the project is intended to improve traffic flow as vehicle volume increases in the city.
- The underpass project is described as costing about PHP 700 million.
- Construction began in July 2022, with an original target completion in 2024.
- At least one report characterizes the underpass project as controversial, despite the formal opening.
The controversial first underpass project in General Santos City was opened formally to the public on Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
1 hour agoGENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Mabuhay Underpass Project here was officially opened for general public use on Wednesday. Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon inspected the completed underpass before its opening and said the P700-million infrastructure project would provide motorists with a faster and more convenient route in the area. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said the underpass is designed to improve traffic as General Santos City (GenSan) continues to experience more vehicle volume due to growing economic activities. READ: A flood-causing infrastructure project The project started in July 2022 and was originally targeted for completion in 2024. […]...Keep on reading: GenSan’s first underpass opens after years of delays
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