EDSA rehab starts Christmas Eve

Motorists are advised to brace for slower traffic flow at some portions of EDSA as the rehabilitation project on the major thoroughfare is set to start late Wednesday evening during Christmas Eve.

The Pasay Traffic and Parking Management Office said the laying of construction materials has already started along the EDSA–Roxas Boulevard section on the Makati-bound side early this morning.

They warned that the ongoing preparatory works are expected to cause traffic buildup in the area.

In a statement on Tuesday, the Department of Public Works and Highways - National Capital Region (DPWH-NCR) said that rehabilitation works will commence at 11:00 p.m. 

The department released a 24-hour work schedule covering intermittent road sections from December 24 to 27.

For concrete reblocking works:

Southbound

December 24-27, 2025: P. Celle Street hanggang Roxas Boulevard (inner lane only) 

December 26–27, 2025: Tramo Flyover hanggang P. Celle Street (inner lane only) 

Northbound

December 24–27, 2025: Roxas Boulevard hanggang Park Avenue (inner lane only)

December 27, 2025: Park Avenue hanggang Taft Avenue (inner lane)

For asphalt overlay:

Southbound

December 25, 2025: EDSA Orense hanggang Urdaneta Village

December 26, 2025: EDSA Orense hanggang Magallanes Interchange

December 27, 2025: Tramo hanggang Loring Street (inner lane to outer lane)

The DPWH-NCR said it will release an updated schedule for additional repair works covering December 28, 2025 to January 5, 2026.

Motorists are encouraged to take alternative routes. —VAL, GMA Integrated News