MMDA: Expect heavy traffic along EDSA-Shaw Boulevard due to ‘leak repair’

Motorists have been advised to brace for heavier traffic along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) due to water leak repair, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.

In an advisory, the MMDA said water concessionaire Manila Water will conduct an “emergency leak repair” along EDSA-Shaw Boulevard starting July 7.

The repair works, to be carried out on a 24/7 schedule, will focus on a large mainline located at the southbound section of the area.

The MMDA said pre-works will start on July 7 while the repair itself will begin on July 14 and last about 30 days.

“Vehicles turning right from EDSA to Shaw Boulevard will be diverted to Starmall premises to allow southbound buses and private vehicles to use the service road,” the MMDA advised.

Repair of Buendia Bridge

Meanwhile, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will also conduct repair on Buendia Bridge sometime this July.

The MMDA said cracks were found on Buendia Bridge along Buendia Avenue.

The repair of the bridge will be done in two phases but the MMDA has yet to give clearance for the construction.   /vvp