EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover closed until December 30
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists going northward through the EDSA-Roxas Boulevard flyover are suffering from monstrous traffic jams due to its ongoing repair, which will end on Dec. 30.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) yesterday reported that the resulting traffic jams spread to other parts of Baclaran and Tambo in Parañaque City.
The local governments of Parañaque and Pasay had warned commuters and motorists that the flyover would be closed until Saturday.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DWPH) started the repair of the flyover on Monday.
The MMDA said the flyover was closed to traffic “to give way to the installation of the two expansion joints of the flyover.”
Motorists are advised to pass through Macapagal Avenue or Diokno Boulevard as alternative routes.
According to DPWH Metro Manila director Loreta Malaluan, the agency had to retrofit the flyovers in Metro Manila to become sturdier, especially in case the “Big One” or a powerful earthquake hits the capital.
“The bridge was built in 1992 so we regularly assess the integrity of the bridges and flyovers,” she said.
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