Four years after Typhoon Odette devastated infrastructure across Surigao City, a key bridge linking two island barangays to the mainland has finally been restored—this time as a stronger, more resilient reinforced concrete footbridge integrated with pedestrian access.
The 470-meter San Pedro-Cantiasay Bridge officially opened on May 27, 2026, replacing the original crossing that was destroyed by Typhoon Odette in December 2021. The new bridge reconnects residents of the isolated island barangays to Surigao City proper, giving them safer and faster access to essential services, markets, and schools.
For years, residents of these communities relied on makeshift or dangerous crossings after Odette leveled the original structure. The new footbridge accommodates single motorcycles, providing residents with a practical and reliable means of transportation that had been severely limited since the typhoon struck.
The inauguration of the bridge marks a significant milestone in the long-term recovery of Surigao City from one of the strongest typhoons to ever hit the Philippines. Typhoon Odette (Rai) affected millions of people across the Visayas and Mindanao, destroying homes, bridges, and critical infrastructure in its path.
Local officials noted that the restored bridge is more than just an infrastructure project—it represents the resilience and determination of the Surigaonon people to rebuild their lives and strengthen their communities after disaster.
The bridge is part of ongoing government efforts to restore connectivity and support the recovery of typhoon-affected areas throughout the Caraga region.