MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday said it will close Tripa de Gallina bridge along Buendia Avenue in Pasay City to undergo repairs.
MMDA general manager Jojo Garcia said the bridge will be closed from April 18, Thursday midnight (12 midnight) until April 21, Sunday afternoon (12 noon).
The closure of the bridge will affect westbound vehicles or those bound to Taft Avenue.
“The rehabilitation has already started but private contractors required the bridge’s full closure for some concrete pouring works,” Garcia said in a press briefing held at the MMDA headquarters in Makati City.
Buendia Avenue to Taft Avenue
Taft Avenue-bound light vehicles are advised to traverse Emilia Street and exit to the westbound lane of Buendia Avenue.
Buses and other heavy vehicles, meanwhile, are advised to counterflow on the eastbound lane before exiting through Tramo Street back to the westbound lane of Buendia Avenue.
Taft Avenue to Buendia area
Those coming from Taft Avenue will stay on the eastbound lane of Buendia Avenue.
MMDA Traffic Engineering Center engineer IV Danneedee Bobadilla explains to https://t.co/5M6aCz0qYN alternate routes for motorists affected by closure of Tripa de Gallina bridge along Buendia Ave. from Thursday to Sunday. @inquirerdotnet pic.twitter.com/bwgL9SfU7y
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Aside from Tripa de Gallina bridge, Garcia said MMDA will also close Marcos Highway bridge after Holy Week. /je