TRAFFIC ADVISORY: EDSA rehab to push through from October 30 - November 2

The second phase of the EDSA rehabilitation project is set to continue amid the Undas season from October 30 to November 2, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday.

“Nakatakdang isagawa ng Department of Public Works and Highways ang reblocking works sa southbound lane, partikular sa bahaging mula tapat ng NEPA Q-Mart Bus Station, paglampas ng EDSA Kamuning Flyover, hanggang Guadalupe,” the agency said in a Facebook post.

(The Department of Public Works and Highways is set to have reblocking works at the southbound lane, particularly in front of the NEPA Q-Mart Bus Station, past the EDSA Kamuning Flyover, until Guadalupe.)

The DPWH listed the three affected areas as follows:

• Area 1: After EDSA Kamuning Flyover (NEPA Q-Mart Bus Station to after EDSA Shaw Underpass
• Area 2: After EDSA Shaw Underpass to Boni Avenue
• Area 3: Boni Avenue to Guadalupe

Here is the scheduled DPWH works in the affected areas:

• October 30 (10:00 p.m. onwards): Breaking of pavement and hauling of debris
• October 31 (Whole day): Base preparation, installation of rebars, and concrete pouring operations
• November 1 (Whole day): Cutting, sealant application, curing, and housekeeping activities

“Magkakaroon ng pansamantalang lane closures sa mga apektadong lugar habang isinasagawa ang mga pagkukumpuni, ngunit mananatili namang bukas ang mga natitirang linya para sa mga motorista. Pinapayuhan ang publiko na mag-ingat, sundin ang mga traffic management measures, at gumamit ng mga alternatibong ruta upang maiwasan ang abala sa biyahe,” the DPWH said.

(There will be temporary lane closures in the affected places while the rehabilitation is being done, but the remaining lines will be open for motorists. The public is advised to take care, follow traffic management measures, and use alternative routes to avoid trouble during the trip.)

The DPWH said the affected areas will reopen on Monday, November 2, at 5:00 a.m. — BAP, GMA News