A sigh of relief for motorists
FYI
Quite a few of our elevated road structures like the Legarda Flyover and the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover are undergoing (much-needed) rehabilitation at the moment-and work on Guadalupe Bridge and Magallanes Bridge will kick off, too, later this year. This month,
Heads up
Another major flyover, this time in Manila City, is set to be partially closed for repairs.The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has announced that the Legarda Flyover will be partially closed from July 6 until November 6, 2024. This
by Drei Laurel
After work on Kamuning Flyover wraps up
Instead of starting this month as announced by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the planned rehabilitation of the Magallanes Flyover on EDSA will instead begin in October.Atty. Romando Artes, acting chairman of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA),
Work on the actual lanes will begin once the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover reopens
Is the temporary closure of the EDSA Kamuning Flyover drastically affecting your travel time? Take a deep breath: The rehabilitation of the Magallanes Flyover in Makati City is set to kick off in mid-May, the Department of Public Works and Highways (
Take note
Has the partial closure of the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover southbound caused you any headaches yet? If you usually pass by the area on two wheels, prepare for even more headaches.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has just announced that effective Friday,
Southbound lanes shall be off-limits to private vehicles effective May 1
In case you missed the latest update on the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover closure, it's now set to begin on May 1, 2024, and will last six months instead of 11 months. Yes, half a year is still a long time, but
A medium-term solution
The San Simon portion of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) that got flooded for several days last week will be raised by 0.7 meters, according to the the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the DPWH
Here are the alternate routes for Class 2 and 3 vehicles
Embankment works are still ongoing along the Pasig Potrero Bridge on the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), but select lanes are now open to light vehicles.According to the latest advisory of the NLEX Corporation, Class 1 vehicles may now pass through
The city mayor now demands the project be suspended and the bridge repaired ASAP
The Marikina Bridge recently made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Cracks reportedly began appearing last week on the bridge's sidewalk, and it raised huge safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians passing by.The local government unit yesterday ordered the partial
The repairs will include tightening of high-tension bolts and painting works
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DWPH) recently shared its plans to build a second San Juanico Bridge that would connect the islands of Leyte and Samar. It looks like repairs will be necessary first before that second bridge rises, though.
Passing here when it opens?
Yes, the month-long Kamuning Flyover closure in Quezon City was a major inconvenience to motorists-but authorities didn't close an entire side of the bridge just for the sake of it. If you'll recall, "large potholes and cracks" were
by Drei Laurel
About time
Did last month's Kamuning Flyover closure throw a wrench in your daily commute? If you raised your hand, the local government has some good news for you.Quezon City has announced that repair works on the flyover are ahead of schedule
by Drei Laurel
Hassle
Quezon City motorists, we feel you. A month-long closure of the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover southbound is going to be hell on traffic surrounding the area. As if the daily grind was rough enough already.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), though,
by Drei Laurel
Repairs will take one week
Great. As if the traffic situation around the Kamuning area wasn't bad enough already.The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that the southbound side of the EDSA-Timog Flyover has been closed. This comes after "large potholes and cracks"
by Drei Laurel
It was an eventful week
Usage will be limited as the DPWH conducts repairs and rehabilitation
Important news for all drivers and operators of commercial vehicles: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that the Nagtahan Flyover in Manila City will be off-limits to trucks for seven months starting today.The Department of Public Works and
Some of the happenings from the past four-day work week
A counterflow scheme will be implemented
Heads up if you're planning on driving up north in the coming weeks: The NLEX Corporation has announced that it is closing several northbound lanes on Bocaue Bridge to make way for rehabilitation works.The closure of three middle lanes on
by Drei Laurel
Expect heavier traffic around the area
The Philippines has seen its fair share of infrastructure projects over the past couple of years, thanks to the current administration's Build, Build, Build program. This time, however, the latest addition to the long list of ongoing road works is courtesy
The MMDA has provided alternate routes
After a few delays, it's finally happening: The east portion of Marcos Bridge is being closed down on May 25 for renovations. It was originally set to begin on May 4, but was postponed after inspections found the project's contractor
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