Marcos Bridge eastbound portion closure starts on May 25

After several postponements, the closure of the eastbound portion of the Marcos Bridge in Marikina City will take effect starting Saturday, May 25 as the rehabilitation of the bridge finally proceeds, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Thursday.

The closure will start at 11 p.m.

“After two weeks of preparation, it is definite now. Marcos Bridge will be closed for the next four months to give way to its long-overdue rehabilitation,” MMDA General Jojo Garcia said in a press release.

Light vehicles going to Antipolo are advised to use the westbound direction while light vehicles going to Cubao may use the service road in front of SM City Marikina mall.

Originally, the rehabilitation of the bridge was set on May 4 but moved many times because MMDA found the contactor underprepared for the project during their ocular inspection.

“Private contractors are now ready to push through with the rehabilitation after complying with the necessary requirements,” Garcia said.

MMDA advised motorists and truckers to take the following alternative routes:

Cubao to Antipolo Route

1. From Cubao, take Aurora Blvd. then right turn to Katipunan Ave., take service road of Libis underpass, left turn to Boni Serrano and take FVR Road straight to Macapagal Bridge then Marcos Highway to Antipolo
2. From Cubao, right turn to 15th Avenue, then left turn to Boni Serrano, take FVR Road, straight to Macapagal Bridge then Marcos Highway to Antipolo

Trucks from Cubao to Antipolo Route:

From Cubao, take Aurora Blvd, then right turn to Katipunan Avenue, take service road of Libis underpass, left turn to Boni Serrano, straight to FVR Road, take Macapagal Bridge then Sumulong Highway to Antipolo

Antipolo to Cubao Routes:

1. From Antipolo, take Sumulong Highway then A. Bonifacio Avenue, straight ahead Aurora Blvd., to Cubao.
2. From Antipolo, take Marcos Highway and right turn to Fernando Ave, then take A. Bonifacio Ave. straight ahead Aurora Blvd. to Cubao.
3. From Antipolo, take Marcos Highway, take down tamp to Marcos Bridge service road  then FVR road,  straight ahead right turn to Katipunan Avenue, left turn to Aurora Boulevard, straight ahead to Cubao
4. From Antipolo, take Marcos Highway then FVR Road straight ahead take Boni Serrano Ave., then right turn to 20th Ave., left turn to Aurora Blvd., to Cubao

Trucks from Antipolo to Cubao Route

From Antipolo, take Marcos Highway then FVR Road straight ahead, right turn to Katipunan Ave., left turn to Aurora Blvd. straight ahead to Cubao

—Joviland Rita/ LDF, GMA News