Take alternative walkways as footbridge demolition to begin in QC

Use other paths as QC demolishes footbridges

By: - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ
/ 10:23 PM January 25, 2024

Public advisory: Take alternative walkways as footbridge demolition to begin in QC

The Facebook page of Barangay Sto Cristo District 1, Quezon City, says that the works for the North Edsa Carousel Busway Stride Project will start on Friday, January 26. It will start at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. and will last for 180 days. (Photo courtesy of Barangay Sto Cristo District 1 QC Facebook)

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) on Thursday advised the public to take alternative walkways as the demolition of a footbridge crossing West Avenue/Paramount near a mall in North Edsa, Quezon City, is set to begin.

According to the department, the demolition work will start on Friday, January 26.

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“We wish to inform the public of the termination of access to the footbridge crossing West Avenue/Paramount, as the demolition of the existing footbridge is set to begin on 26 January 2024 (Friday). As an alternative, you may use the existing MMDA pedestrian footbridge connected to the Skygarden (near Starbucks),” the DOTr said in a Facebook post.

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In another Facebook post from the official page of Barangay Sto. Cristo District 1, Quezon City, shared by the DOTr on its account, it said that work for the North Edsa Carousel Busway Stride Project will begin at 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

It will last for 180 days starting Friday, the post said.

“Expect traffic rerouting on some days should be there lane closures. The completion on this project will provide better service and convenience to all,” the social media post read.

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