President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. attended the opening of the Camalaniugan–Aparri Mega Bridge on Thursday, January 8, 2026, a major project expected to shorten travel time and boost trade in northern Cagayan.

The 1,580-meter bridge connects the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri directly. Officials said it will make daily travel easier for thousands of commuters from nearby towns.

The bridge is also seen to help speed up regional trade, especially for agricultural products, logistics, and tourism. It will serve as an alternative route to the older Magapit Suspension Bridge.

During the opening ceremony, Marcos highlighted the importance of the project despite the rainy weather.

“Kahit na umuulan, magandang araw pa rin ito dahil nabuksan na natin itong napakagandang tulay. I think this will serve as a model for many of the other bridge projects that we will be seeing around the country. At nakakatuwa dahil napakalaking bagay ang paglagay ng ganitong klaseng tulay dahil all you here were all aware na it cuts the travel time. Imbes na umiikot ng napakalayo para tumawid, ay nandito na ang ating Camalaniugan Bridge,” Marcos said.

The President said the new bridge will not only improve mobility but also support economic growth in the region by making transport faster and more efficient.