To those who live or work in Ortigas, be prepared: Traffic congestion in the area has worsened, and it could last a while.
Ongoing construction work along different roads in Ortigas Center, the central business district of Pasig City, is scheduled to last until June 30, 2026. Yes, 2026—that wasn’t a typo. Along a portion of EDSA-Ortigas, meanwhile, the construction of a busway footbridge is expected to last until June 10, 2025.
2025-2026 Ortigas Center roadwork: Affected roads
Excavation, open trenching, and manhole and conduit installation along several Ortigas Center roads began on January 27, 2025. Work schedules run daily from 9am to 4pm and from 9pm to 4am, so yes, there’s only a break during morning and evening rush hours.
Here are the affected roads:
- San Miguel Avenue
- ADB Avenue
- Julia Vargas Avenue
- Sapphire Road
- Garnet Road
- Opal Road
- Ruby Road
- F. Ortigas Jr. Road
- Exchange Road
- Lourdes Drive
- Pearl Drive
- Amethyst Street
- Escriva Drive
- Gold Loop
- Jade Drive
- Topaz Road
According to the advisory published by the Pasig City Public Information Office, the project is being undertaken by Philippine Global Communications and Ortigas Center Association. Again, the scheduled completion isn’t until June 30, 2026.
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EDSA-Ortigas busway footbridge construction
Construction of the SM Megamall Footbridge, which will connect directly to the Ortigas Station of the EDSA Busway, began on January 23. The affected area of EDSA-Ortigas stretches from Doña Julia Vargas Avenue to Bank Drive, or the block that encompasses Building A of the mall.
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), work will be round the clock to meet the target June 10 completion.
