Road repairs, reblocking to slow down weekend Metro traffic

Motorists should prepare for heavier traffic in Metro Manila this weekend as the Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) will conduct road repairs in different parts of the metro, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Friday.

The DPWH will undertake road reblocking and repairs starting 11 p.m. on Friday to 5 a.m. on Monday, MMDA said in a traffic advisory.

The following areas will be affected:

Southbound

• EDSA near Trinoma, Quezon City (second lane)
• Bonifacio Avenue between Del Monte St. after Binhagan St., Quezon City (second lane)
• C-5 Road near Julia Vargas, Pasig City

Northbound

• MacArthur Highway near Monumento Circle, Caloocan City
• Mindanao Avenue near Road 20, Quezon City (second lane)
• Manila East Road in front of SM East Ortigas, Pasig City
• Congressional Avenue Extension between Visayas Avenue to Tandang Sora Ave., Quezon City (third lane)
• Quirino Highway between Regalado Avenue North to La Mesa Dam, Quezon City (second lane)

Westbound

• Luzon Avenue between Commonwealth Ave. to Congressional Ave. Extension, Quezon City (first lane)

The MMDA advised motorists to avoid the said areas and use alternate routes instead. IDL