MMDA to shut down two more U-turn slots on EDSA on Monday, NOv. 23, 2020

Two more U-turn slots along EDSA are set to be closed next week to make way for the bus way project, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said.

According to Jamie Santos’ report on “24 Oras” on Friday, the U-turn slots near Oliveros Drive and Balintawak Market will be closed to vehicular traffic starting November 23.

Several motorists lamented the development.

“Mas mahirap po ma’am kasi mas malayo ang U-turn. Mas malayo, mas mabigat ang trapiko,” Davey Sican, a driver, said.

“Mahirap po para sa aming mga truck kung isasara ho ‘yan kasi siyempre ho iniiwasan namin, napaka-traffic ho diyan banda eh,” Mark Justin Salvador added.

Delivery riders said the closing of the U-turn slots would reduce their income.

“Para sa aming mga delivery riders, mas mahirap kasi malayo po ang iniikot,” Elmer Tuna said.

Some 13 U-turn slots along EDSA were closed in September for the bus lane. -Ma. Angelica Garcia/NB, GMA News