MAKATI, March 20 (PIA) -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) today advised motorists and the commuting public that portions of Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (Edsa) will undergo reblocking and repair works for the rest of the summer weekends.
In a statement, Jojo Garcia, Acting MMDA General Manager said private contractors of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin the series of road works starting this weekend, March 23-26 up to June 1-4, 2018.
“Areas covered by the repairs are the stretch of Aurora Boulevard to P. Tuazon on the southbound side and Nepa Q-Mart to Kamuning area on the northbound side,” said Garcia.
Based on agreed schedule, road repairs will only be done from Friday, 11 pm up to Monday, 5 am.
Garcia said the concrete reblocking activities will only be done one lane per every segment, assuring the public that Edsa would remain passable.
However, the riding public are advised to expect traffic slowdown due to closure of affected portions.
Based on records, around 300,000 vehicles are traversing Edsa daily.
The MMDA gave its clearance for the repair works on badly damaged areas on Edsa while there is a low volume of vehicles in the metropolis and schoolchildren are out on school vacation.
Motorists are encouraged to use Mabuhay Lanes and other alternative routes to avoid being caught in traffic.
“We always tell the public that any kind of obstruction will cause traffic on Edsa. This early we want the public to know about this road repair and maintenance work so they can plan their trips ahead,” said Garcia.
He said clearing operations to remove illegally parked vehicles would remain so as to provide alternative roads for affected motorists. (MMDA/EPC/SDL/PIA-NCR)
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