Magallanes Interchange opened to light vehicles, DPWH Sec. inspects area

After more than a week, the southbound part of Magallanes Interchange was finally reopened to traffic early Monday, though only to light vehicles for now.

 

The part of the flyover, which was closed Aug. 8 to 17 for repairs, was reopened at 5:40 a.m., radio dzBB's Mao dela Cruz reported.

 

Photos tweeted by GMA News' Unang Hirit showed Metropolitan Manila Development Authority personnel taking part in the reopening of the flyover.

Bandang 5:40 ng umaga ng buksan ng @MMDA ang Magallanes flyover sa light vehicle via @janelapaguio #UnangHirit pic.twitter.com/ECdh2n37j9

— Unang Hirit (@UnangHirit) August 17, 2014

 

Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Rogelio Singson personally inspected the reopened part of the flyover.

DPWH Sec. Rogelio Singson, personal na ininspeksiyon ang pagbubukas ng Magallanes flyover | via @janelapaguio pic.twitter.com/SUSZFrMAq9

— GMA News (@gmanews) August 17, 2014

 

Last Saturday, the MMDA issued an advisory indicating the Magallanes Interchange southbound will be open to light vehicles only on Monday.

 

It is to be opened to all types of vehicles at 5 a.m. Wednesday, the MMDA added.

ADVISORY: Magallanes Interchange SB will be open to light vehicle only on Aug 18 Monday 5AM. Will open to all types on Aug 20 Wed 5AM. #mmda

— Official MMDA (@MMDA) August 16, 2014

 

Earlier this month, the DPWH closed part of the Magallanes Interchange for repairs.

 

The DPWH particularly advised motorists going to South Luzon Expressway and Alabang areas to take the Osmeña Highway-Magallanes Service Road. —Joel Locsin/KG, GMA News