Marcelo Fernan Bridge

The Marcelo Fernan Bridge is a cable-stayed structure that spans across the Mactan Channel to connect two cities on either side. The bridge features distinctive towers with angled cables and handles steady traffic flow throughout the day.

Construction began in the mid-1990s and took roughly three years to complete. The bridge opened in the late 1990s and immediately became a critical link for transportation between the two areas.

The bridge is named after Senator Marcelo Fernan, a prominent figure from Cebu whose legacy remains tied to the region. It enables daily movement between two islands and shapes how people think about connections between Cebu and Mactan.

The bridge is open around the clock and provides lanes for vehicles as well as a path for pedestrians. You can access it from roads on both sides or view it from nearby vantage points along the water.

A memorial dedicated to seafarers stands on one side and provides views of maritime activities in the channel below. This quiet tribute blends practical infrastructure with a remembrance of the region's ocean heritage.

Inception: August 1999

Official opening: August 1999

GPS coordinates: 10.32656,123.96650

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42