This photo shows the traffic situation at a portion of Marcos Highway, which is experiencing gridlock on Friday afternoon (July 26, 2024) because of a muddy road and an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Photo lifted from the Facebook page of Antipolo City Mayor Jun-Andeng Ynares
MANILA, Philippines — Marcos Highway is experiencing a traffic jam on Friday afternoon because of a muddy road and an accident involving a truck and a motorcycle, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
A report from the MMDA Metrobase indicated that only one lane of the Marcos Highway-SM Marikina underloop was passable around Friday noon, as some motorists avoided the muddy road sections of the thoroughfare.
“Marcos Highway-SM Marikina underloop, one lane passable dahil po sa maputik na kalsada (due to muddy road),” the agency said in a Viber message sent to reporters.
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“Yung ibang sasakyan po ayaw nila daanan ‘yung area kaya halos ng sasakyan ang daan ay going Katipunan. Volume na po ng mga sasakyan,” it added.
(Some vehicles avoid passing through the area so almost all vehicles go towards Katipunan. The volume of vehicles is high.)
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The MMDA also said a motorcycle and a truck crashed along the westbound portion of Marcos Highway, aggravating the traffic situation.
The incident occurred at 1:38 p.m. and was responded to by MMDA personnel.
As of 2:30 p.m., the MMDA said traffic flow in the area has already improved.