TRAFFIC PATROL: EDSA repairs to continue ahead of ASEAN Summit, roads to reopen Nov. 16
MANILA — Road repairs along the southbound portion of EDSA, covering parts of Caloocan and Quezon City, will continue this weekend ahead of the 49th ASEAN Summit, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday.
In an advisory, the DPWH said reblocking and asphalt overlay activities under the second phase of the EDSA Rehabilitation Project would resume at 10 p.m. on Nov. 13.
Area 1 from Near A. De Jesus Road to near Urbana Plata Street (Photo from DPWH National Capital Region)
Area 2 near Biglang Awa Street to near EDSA Bagong Barrio Bus Station (Photo from DPWH National Capital Region)
Area 3 from EDSA Bagong Barrio Bus Station to near V. Mariano Street (Photo from DPWH National Capital Region)
Area 1 from Bansalangin Street to EDSA North Avenue Bus Station (Photo from DPWH National Capital Region)
Area 2 from EDSA North Avenue Bus Station to EDSA Philam QC Bus Station (Photo from DPWH National Capital Region)The repairs will continue around the clock (24/7) on Nov. 14 and 15, with affected roads scheduled to reopen to motorists at 5 a.m. on Nov. 16.
Public Works Secretary Banoy Lopez said the ongoing repairs would not disrupt the 49th ASEAN Summit, which the Philippines will host in the National Capital Region from Nov. 16 to 18.
The DPWH said other lanes would remain open to motorists while repairs are underway.
Motorists are advised to exercise caution, follow traffic signs and use alternative routes to avoid delays.