MMDA closes 11 roads for repair

MANILA, Philippines — Eleven major roads in Metro Manila were closed down to traffic by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) starting last night for road repairs by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The MMDA said in a statement that the DPWH started repairing the northbound lane along McArthur Highway near Monumento Circle in Caloocan City at around 11 p.m.

The DPWH is also repairing the northbound lane along Manila East Road in front of a mall and the southbound lane along C5 Road near Julia Vargas Avenue, both in Pasig City. 

In Quezon City, the DPWH is repairing the northbound lane along C.P. Garcia Avenue near E. Jacinto street and between Velasquez and Alley; along V. Luna Road (from East Avenue to Kalayaan Avenue); and along Quirino Highway corner La Mesa Dam Road (second lane). 

Another road repair being done by the DPWH is along the second lane in Quezon City along A. Bonifacio Avenue (from Dome street to Sgt. Rivera); along Mindanao Avenue (after Tandang Sora in front of a gasoline station); along EDSA (from Kaingin Road to Dario Bridge); along E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (after Greenmeadows Avenue); and along E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue (after Boni Serrano flyover). 

The MMDA urged motorists to avoid the affected areas and look for alternate routes. All affected roads will be opened to traffic by 5 am on Sept. 4.