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October 16, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports that a lane has been occupied after a Public Utility Jeep encountered a mechanical problem along Marcos Highway Ayala Feliz westbound.

It says that the incident occured at 4:32 p.m.

MMDA's enforcers are on site to attend to the traffic situation. — Rosette Adel

October 13, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident along Marcos Highway Feliz Westbound.

The accident involves a car and van.

As of 4:32 p.m..,  two lanes have been occupied. MMDA says its enforcers are already on site. — Rosette Adel 

October 3, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports vehicular accident along EDSA White Plains Northbound involving a closed van and 2 SUVs as of 10:31 a.m.

It says that one lane has been occupied due to the accident.

MMDA says its enforcers are on site.

September 26, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports multiple collision at Roxas Blvd. U.S Embassy Southbound involving trailer truck, car, and SUV.

As of 2:56 p.m., it says that one lane has been occupied. It adds that MMDA enforcers are already on site.

September 24, 2023

The North Luzon Expressway reports light traffic in its toll plazas on Sunday.

As of 3 p.m., NLEX says there is approximately 100-meter vehicle queue at cash lanes in Mindanao toll Plaza. 

However, it says that there is only light traffic in the following toll plazas:

  • Balintawak Toll Plaza - light at RFID lanes
  • Bocaue Toll Plaza - light
  • Candaba Viaduct Northbound - light

September 18, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Monday announces the temporary partial lane closure that has been implemented by a private contractor along the C-3 Road Intersection in Caloocan City.

The road closure is implemented to give way to the ongoing construction of the NLEX-SLEX Connector Road Project, Section 1 of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

"Construction works include the installation of steel grating covers in the area starting today, September 18, until October 15, 2023," MMDA says.

September 13, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports a stalled elf truck due to mechanical problem at Aurora Katipunan west bound as of 11:30 AM.

It reports that one lane is occupied and MMDA enforcers are already on site.

September 10, 2023

As of 3 p.m., the North Luzon Express Way says there is light traffic in some of its toll plaza. 

"Light traffic in all other areas of NLEX-SCTEX including toll plazas and interchanges," it says.

August 31, 2023

NLEX Corporation reported that there is a traffic buildup in Bocaue Interchange Southbound exit of the North Luzon Expressway.

This is due to the increased number of vehicles headed to Sta. Maria affecting the NLEX mainline.

Read the traffic update at NLEX here:

August 29, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at C5 Ortigas flyover northbound.

The accident involves a dump truck and a car.

As of 4:58 p.m., only lane is occupied. It adds that MMDA enforcers are already on site.

August 22, 2023

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at EDSA Heritage northbound.

As of 5:10 p.m., the accident, involving a taxi and a van, occupied one line.

The traffic authority says there is already an MMDA enforcer on site.

August 16, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at Marcos Highway Dela Paz west bound involving motorcycle and bicycle.

As of 6:30 p.m., only one lane has been occupied due to the incident.

MMDA enforcers are on site, the traffic authority says.

August 4, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority advises motorists of stalled car due to mechanical problem at EDSA Megamall northbound.

 As of 1 p.m., it says one lane has been occupied. It added that MMDA enforcers are on site to attend to the traffic.

July 31, 2023

 A ten-wheeler truck plunges into ravine in Cebu.

Super Radyo Cebu reports that the accident occured in Barangay Libjo, Tabogon Cebu.

It says the accident left the driver and another passenger dead.

July 28, 2023

The Department of Public Works and Highways is set to conduct asphalt overlay activities along East Avenue Westbound from opposite Matalino St. to Internal Road next week.

The Metro Manila Development Authority advises motorists of the following activities that may affect the traffic situation in the following areas:

  • 11p.m. of August 1, 2023 until 5 am of Aug. 7, 2023
  • 11 p.m. of Aug. 8, 2023 until 5 am of Aug. 14, 2023
  • 11 p.m. of Aug. 15, 2023 until 5 am of Aug. 21, 2023
  • 11 p.m. of Aug. 22, 2023 until 5 am of Aug. 28, 2023
  • 11 p.m. of Aug. 29, 2023 until 5 am of Aug. 31, 2023

The MMDA says these activities will also be held at Aurora Boulevard Eastbound from Broadway Avenue to Gilmore Avenue starting 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. on the following dates:

  • Aug. 8, 2023 to Aug. 14, 2023
  • Aug. 15, 2023 to Aug. 21, 2023
  • Aug. 22, 2023 to Aug. 28, 2023

July 27, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at C5 Ateneo SB involving a truck and motorcycle.

As of 4:48 p.m., one lane has been occupied.

The MMDA says its enforcers are on site

July 25, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority gives an alert about a stalled wing van due to a mechanical problem along Roxas Blvd. Quirino northbound.

 As of 5:53 p.m., the traffic authority says one lane is occupied.

It adds that there are MMDA enforcers on site.

July 20, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports that one lane is occupied along the US Embassy northbound due to a stalled truck.

It says the truck encountered a mechanical problem.

As of 4:46 p.m., MMDA says there are enforcers on site.

 

July 17, 2023

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1st District Engineering Office is set to undertake asphalt potholes patching along EDSA Southbound and Northbound between Shaw Boulevard and Annapolis starting today.

The Metro Manila Development Authority advises motorists to take alternate routes.

July 14, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at Araneta Baloy St. SB.

As of 12:45 p.m., one lane is occupied by the accident involving a motorcycle.

It says an MMDA enforcer has responded on site.

July 13, 2023

The City government of Pasig advises motorists of heavy traffic flow on Sunday, July 16 due to a cycling event in the area.

The city will hold a cycling event dubbed “Padyak ng Pag-asa” from 5 a.m. onwards. The event is in line with the year-long celebration of the 450th Araw ng Pasig.

"This event is expected to affect the traffic flow on the roads enumerated in the material. Please take alternate routes. We apologize for the inconvenience," it says.

Here are the roads that will be affected by the cycling event:

July 10, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at EDSA Tramo southbound. This involves an AUV and car.

As of 5:34 p.m., MMDA says one lane is occupied. The traffic authority says an enforcer is on site.

July 5, 2023

The Department of Public Works and Highways is set to undertake asphalt overlay activities along C5 Road, Pasig City J Vargas Intersection to C5-Ortigas Flyover Approach (Northbound, all lanes).

The Metro Manila Development Authority says the activities will take place from 10 p.m. on July 5 until 5 a.m.

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes.

July 4, 2023

Electric distribution utility company Meralco is set to conduct an energization activity along EDSA Taft southbound from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. tomorrow, July 5.

The Metro Manila Development Authority advises the public about this activity in a tweet.

It says the activity is"in line with the utility relocation works in preparation for the implementation of the Department of Transportation's EDSA Greenways Project."

July 3, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident along Marcos Highway Ligaya eastbound.

As of 5:35 p.m. the accident that involves a car and taxi occupied one line. MMDA says its enforcers are on site. 

June 30, 2023

Makati City is set to implement a traffic rerouting scheme on Friday in line with a fiesta celebration and concert in Barangay Poblacion, Makati City.

The Southern Traffic Enforcement District advises motorists that portions of J.P. Rizal Avenue will be closed during that period.

Here are the alternative routes:

June 29, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at C5 Katipunan Labor northbound.

The accident involves a taxi and SUV. As of 5:26 PM., MMDA says it occupied one lane. 

June 28, 2023

The public is advised that water concessionaire Maynilad will conduct corrective maintenance activity (raising and lowering of pump) in Talayan Pumping Station Weir located on Araneta Avenue near Maria Clara Street in Quezon City for six hours.

The Metro Manila Development Authority said this will start at 10 p.m. tonight until 4 a.m., June 29. The motorists are advised of potential traffic this may cause.

June 28, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident at C5 Eagle St. northbound. MMDA officer is on the site.

The accident involves a van and tractor head.

As of 11:07 a.m., it occupies one lane.  

June 26, 2023

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports a vehicular accident involving a motorcycle at Commonwealth Sandigan westbound.

As of 11:32 a.m., one lane is reported to be occupied.

It says MMDA enforcers are already on site.

June 19, 2023

Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (AGRI Party-list) says the series of tragic deaths as a result of vehicular accidents involving large commercial vehicles highlight the need to increase Compulsory Third Party Liability Insurance (CTPLI) for commercial vehicles and total indemnity claims for the death or injury of passengers, third parties, or pedestrians without the necessity of proving fault or negligence. 

The lawmaker said this following the series of freak accidents in various parts of the country, reported in Baloan, La Union, EDSA and General Nakar.

Lee is pushing for the passage of House Bill No. 8498 which seeks to increase the CTPLI from P100,000 to P6,700,000.00 to cover the death or bodily injury incurred per accident.

September 24, 2020

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces the closing of some U-turn slots along EDSA to facilitate the EDSA Busway project.

"First to be closed is the U-turn slot (southbound and northbound) along EDSA near Trinoma Mall and North Avenue on Monday, September 28 at 12:01 a.m.," the MMDA says.

Below are the detour routes:

  • From southbound going northbound: Affected vehicles may take Quezon Avenue service road U-turn slot
  • From northbound going southbound: Affected vehicles may take Quezon Academy U-turn slot

February 21, 2020

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces that the Department of Public Works and Highways will close down several roads in the metro for repair. 

The roads will be closed for reblocking and repairs starting at 11 p.m. Friday (February 21) until 5 a.m. Monday (February 24). Below are the affected roads.

Southbound

1. A. Bonifacio Ave. 11th Ave. to Sgt. Rivera St. (3rd lane from sidewalk)

2. EDSA Guzent to Roosevelt Ave. (3rd lane from sidewalk)

3. EDSA approach BP Tuazon flyover to approach A. of Boni Serrano flyover (3rd lane from MRT Line)

Westbound

4. General Luis St. Samote St. to SB Road

5. Elliptical Road from Kalayaan Ave to Maharlika St. (4th lane from outer sidewalk)

Northbound

6. EDSA QC after Aurora Blvd. to New York St. (3rd lane from sidewalk)

November 9, 2019

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority says several roads will be closed over the weekend to give way to roadworks.

The Department of Public Works and Highways started the repair and reblocking on Friday 11 p.m. which would last until Monday, November 11 on the following roads:

Southbound

1. EDSA Camp Crame Gate to after Annapolis St. (beside MRT)

2. EDSA after Muñoz to Bansalangin St. (1st lane from sidewalk)

3. G. Araneta Bayanin intersection

Westbound

4. Quirino Highway Nightingale to Zabarte Road (inner lane)

5. General Luis St. from Samonte St. to SB Road

Eastbound

6. Elliptical Road after Maharlika St. (6th lane from outer sidewalk)

Northbound

7. A. Bonifacio Ave. near Marvex Drive (2nd lane from sidewalk)

8. Katipunan Ave./C-5  after CP Garcia St. infront UP Town Center (truck lane)

9. EDSA after Aurora Blvd. to New York St. (3rd lane from sidewalk)

10. Congressional Ave. Ext. cor Luzon Ave. (2nd lane from center island) and after Tandang Sora Ave. (truck lane)

11. Luzon Ave. before Congressional Ave. Ext. (1st lane from center island)

12. R. Magsaysay Blvd. after Magsaysay Bridge going Quiapo (inner lane)

"All affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday, November 11," the MMDA says.

"Motorists are advised to avoid the said areas and use alternate routes instead," the agency adds. 

September 27, 2019

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces that the Department of Public Works and Highways would conduct reblocking and repairs on several roads, from 11 p.m. Friday until Monday.

The affected areas are as follows:

Southbound:

1. EDSA Magallanes-Baclaran Bus Stop to Magallanes-Alabang Bus Stop (outer lane)

2. EDSA after Camp Crame Gate to Annapolis St. (outer lane)

3. EDSA Bansalangin to North Ave. U-turn (5th lane from sidewalk)

Eastbound:

4. Quirino Highway Salvia St. to before Belfast Road (outer lane)

5. Elliptical Rd after Maharlika St. (8th lane from outer sidewalk)

Westbound:

6. Novaliches General Luis St. Samote St. to SB Road

Northbound:

7. A. Bonifacio Ave. J. Pineda to Marvex Drive (1st lane from sidewalk)

8. EDSA from Gate 4 to Gate 3 (2nd lane from center island)

9. Katipunan Ave./C-5 after C.P Garcia St. (truck lane)

10. EDSA Quezon City after Aurora Blvd. to New York St. (3rd lane from sidewalk)

"All affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday, September 30," the MMDA says.

August 18, 2019

A portion of the North Luzon Expressway near Balintawak, Quezon City is closed to traffic after a 58-ton coping beam of the currently being constructed Skyway Stage 3 fell down as it was being mounted on a column.

The incident was attributed to the breaking of the chains carrying the beam early Sunday.

The Skyway Stage 3, which is one of the key projects under the "Build, Build, Build" program, will connect Buendia to Balintawak. It is expected to reduce travel time for 15 to 20 minutes from the current two hours.

August 13, 2019

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces the closure of the Araneta-Aurora intersection in Manila starting on Thursday, August 15, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for seven consecutive nights.

This is to give way to the launching of girder for the Skyway Stage 3 Project.

The around 17,000 to 18,000 vehicles expected to be affected by the closure are advised to take the following routes:

For light vehicles

  1. From Shaw Boulevard/ V. Mapa, take straight towards Magsaysay Blvd. then Santol Street, right at Palanza, Landargun or Bayani Road, left at G. Araneta to destination and vice versa;
  2. Vehicles from Cubao towards Manila area, along Aurora Blvd., right at Guirayan St., left at Palanza, left at Tomas Arguelles St. or Santol St. to Magsaysay Blvd. to destination;
  3. Vehicles coming from N. Domingo and Blumentritt, take F. Roman, H. Lozada St. and J. Ruiz St.;
  4. Vehicles coming from north: along C-3 Sgt. Rivera, right at Bayani, Landargun and Palanza St., left at Santol St., left at Magsaysay Blvd., and take V. Mapa, Old Sta. Mesa to destination

For trucks

  1. From Quezon Avenue, E. Rodriguez Ave., straight towards España Blvd., left Lacson Ave. straight towards Nagtahan to destination (vice versa); or
  2. Take Magsaysay Blvd., right at V. Mapa to Shaw Blvd. to destination and vice versa.

The Skyway Stage 3, which is one of the key projects under the "Build, Build, Build" program, will connect Buendia to Balintawak. It is expected to reduce travel time for 15 to 20 minutes from the current two hours.

June 14, 2019

Motorists are advised to avoid some roads in the metro as the Department of Public Works and Highways is set to conduct weekend repairs and reblocking.

The following roads will undertake reblocking and repairs starting 11 p.m. Friday, June 14, until Monday, June 17:

Southbound

  • EDSA before Aurora Boulevard (outermost lane) and Aurora Blvd. - Arayat (innermost lane)
  • EDSA Magallanes - Baclaran Bus Stop to Magallanes - Alabang Bus Stop (outer lane)
  • Katipunan before approaching Katipunan/Aurora Flyover (3rd lane from the sidewalk)

Northbound 

  • C-5 Road fronting SM Aura and Market-Market (inner lane)
  • EDSA before General Roxas Ave., to after Aurora Blvd., (1st and 2nd lane from sidewalk, intermittent)

All affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 17.

March 22, 2019

The DPWH will repair and reblock sections of EDSA, C5, Katipunan Avenue and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, the Department of Public Works and Highways says.

Repairs will be done from 11 p.m. Friday, March 22, until 5 a.m. Monday, March 25.

Ador Canlas, DPWH director for the National Capital Region, says the following areads will be affected:

EDSA

  • Southbound direction of Lagarian Creek to Ermin Garcia in Quezon City, first lane from the sidewalk
  • Northbound direction from 50 meters after Magallanes MRT to KM 29 in Makati City, outer lane

C-5 Road

  • Southbound direction from intersection of C-5 Road and Julia Vargas Avenue in Pasig City
  • Area fronting SM Aura to Market Market

Katipunan

  • Southbound direction of Katipunan Avenue corner C.P. Garcia, 2nd lane, truck lane

Magsaysay Boulevard

  • Northbound direction of Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard from Ramon Magsaysay Bridge to Pureza Street, going to Cubao. 

January 11, 2019

The closing of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, which connects the cities of Mandaluyong and Makati, will be postponed once again to Saturday, January 19.

The Metro Manila Development Authority originally announced last week that the closure to begin this Saturday, January 12.

Originally scheduled for closure last September, this is the second postponement of the bridge's closure, due for repairs and widening work.

MMDA General Manager Jojo Garcia said in a press conference on Friday that the bridge will "definitely" be closed on January 19 starting at 4 am.

An estimated 100,000 vehicles use the bridge daily.

January 4, 2019

The Department of Public Works and Highways will push through with the closure of the Estrella-Pantaleon Bridge, which connects Rockwell, Makati to Mandaluyong, on Saturday, January 12, at 8 a.m.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority made the announcement today.

The closure is due to the demolition and reconstruction of the bridge which was initially set last September 2018. The project aims to widen the bridge to four lanes from its present two lanes. The project is set to be completed in 2021.

December 7, 2018

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes as the Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct reblocking and repairs in some Metro Manila roads.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces that the following roads will undertake reblocking and repairs starting 11 p.m. on Friday, December 7, until Monday, December 10:

Southbound:

  1. C-5 Road beside SM Aura (2nd lane from median)
  2. EDSA before Scout Albano before Network Drive

Northbound:

  1. EDSA after Oliveros St. (2nd lane from sidewalk)
  2. Batasan Road near CSC Central Office (4th lane from center)

Restoration or concreting works

  1. Commonwealth Ave. near pedestrian footbridge and near Jocfer Bldg. and along Commonwealth near N. Zuzuaregui St.

All affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday.

December 3, 2018

Three people died while 15 were injured when the van they were riding figured in an accident along the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (Star) Tollway in Lipa City Monday morning, police said.
 
Police Chief Inspector Wilfredo Sacmar of Highway Patrol Group identified the fatality as Maxine Guinevere Vivas, 17, Ma. Kristina Paula, 18 and the van driver Danilo Manalo, 68.
 
Fifteen passengers, mostly students, were rushed to the nearest hospital for treatment, The STAR's Arnell Ozaeta reports.
 

 

November 2, 2018

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes as the Department of Public Works and Highways is scheduled to conduct road reblocking and restoration this weekend.

The MMDA in a release says the DPWH will undertake road reblocking and repairs starting 11 p.m. on Friday, November 2, until Monday, November 5, at the following areas:

Southbound lane

  • C-5 Road after Lanuza Avenue
  • C-5 Road near SM Aura (2nd outermost lane)
  • EDSA Sct. Albano – after Sct. Borromeo (3rd lane from sidewalk)

Northbound lane

  • EDSA before Oliveros Footbridge – before Globe Master 2nd lane before Times St., before UCCP 1st lane

All affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday.

MMDA adds that Manila Water will also undertake pavement restoration (one lane enclosure) in front of Solace along C-5 southbound at 10 p.m. also on Friday. The area will be passable by Monday at 4 a.m.

October 26, 2018

The Manila Police District-Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit issued a corrected version of the road closures on Saturday, October 27, for the 40th anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

It said that starting 10 a.m., the north and southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from TM Kalaw to Katigbak Drive would be closed to traffic.

Motorists are advised to take these alternate routes:

  • All trailer trucks/heavy vehicles coming from EDSA-Buendia utilizing northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard going to Pier shall turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave. to point of destination.
  • All vehicles coming from Pier Zone/Anda Circle utilizing southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn left to P. Burgos to point of destination.
  • All light vehicles coming from Buendia area utilizing northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn right to TM Kalaw to point of destination.
  • All vehicles going to and from Manila Ocean Park/H20 Hotel and Manila Hotel shall utilize Katigbak Drive as access road.

October 24, 2018

Motorists are advised to plan trips over the weekend as some roads in Manila will be closed due to events by two religious groups.

The Manila Police District-Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit says a portion of Roxas Boulevard will be closed starting 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 27, for the 40th anniversary celebration of Jesus is Lord Church Worldwide.

The affected portion will be the north and southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from TM Kalaw to Katigbak Drive.

Motorists can take the following alternate routes:

  • All vehicles coming from Pier Zone/Anda Circle utilizing southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn left to P. Burgos to point of destination.
  • All vehicles coming from Buendia area utilizing northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn right to TM Kalaw to point of destination. 
  • All vehicles going to and from Manila Ocean Park/H20 Hotel and Manila Hotel shall utilize Katigbak Drive as access road.

Meanwhile, there will also be road closures from 8 a.m. on Sunday for Iglesia Ni Cristo's "Lingap Pamamahayag" event.

MPD-MDTEU says a single lane of MICT Road eastbound, fronting Iglesia Ni Cristo's Binondo locale, will be closed to traffic.

A single lane at Zaragoza Street, from Road 10 to Delpan Street in Tondo, Manila is designated at the parking and drop-off area for participants.

August 10, 2018

The Department of Public Works and Highways announces that they will conduct road reblocking and repairs on August 10, starting 11 p.m. until August 13. The areas include:

Southbound

1. EDSA in front of Francesca Tower to after Scout Borromeo (3rd lane lane from the center island)

Northbound

2. EDSA before North Avenue (6th lane from center island)

3. Fairview Avenue, Mindanao Avenue Extension to Jordan Plains Subdivision and Jordan Plains Subdivision to Mindanao Avenue Extension (3rd lane)

4. Batasan Road before Payatas Road (2nd lane) 

5. A.H Lacson Avenue, corner Aragon Street, and corner P. Florentino Street

6. Katipunan Ave. between Capitol Hills Drive Ayala Heights Village (1st lane) *Manila Water restoration

DPWH warns motorists to avoid the said areas and use alternate routes instead.

All affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday, August 13, DPWH adds.

August 5, 2018

The North Luzon Express Way announces that it will implement partial lane closures due to the ongoing road works.

NLEX Corporation says the roadworks are being undertaken in portions of NLEX-SCTEX “to keep the good road condition and ensure the safety of all motorist and commuters.”

The maintenance works, bridge retrofitting and drainage enhancement will take effect in these areas from August 5 to 11.

July 27, 2018

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announces that the Department of Public Works and Highways will conduct road reblocking and repairs starting 11 p.m.on Friday (July 27) until Monday (July 30) at the following areas:

Southbound

1. EDSA infront of Francesca Tower to after Sct. Borromeo (3rd lane from the center island)

Northbound

2. EDSA Vertis North to Trinoma Mall (2nd lane from sidewalk)

3. Congressional Ave., before cor. Jupiter St. (1st lane)

4. Fairview Ave. from Mindanao Ave. Extn to Jordan Plains Subd. and Jordan Plains Subd. to Mindanao Ave. Extn (3rd lane)

5. Batasan Road, Commonwealth Ave., to Kalinisan St. (1st lane)

The roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday.

The Manila Water Co. Inc. is also set to conduct a pavement restoration (one lane closure) along C-5 Road (Southbound) before Lanuza Ave. intersection in front of Arcovia City 10 p.m. on Friday 9 (July 27) up to 4 a.m. on Monday (July 30) and on 10 p.m. of August 3 (Friday) until 4 a.m. of August 6 (Monday).

Motorists are advised to use alternate routes instead.

July 14, 2018

Several roads in the City of Manila will be closed temporarily for the launching of Worldwide Aid to Fight Poverty organized by the Iglesia ni Cristo on July 14 and 15.

On Saturday, July 14, 2018, the stretch of Katigbak Drive, South Drive and Independence Road will be off-limits to passing vehicles starting 6 p.m. 

On Sunday, July 15, 2018, the following roads will be closed starting 12:01 a.m.: 

  • Stretch of Road-10 from Moriones to Delpan Bridge
  • Stretch of Bonifacio Drive from Delpan Bridge to Katigbak Drive
  • Stretch of Roxas Blvd. from Katigbak Drive to P. Ocampo
  • East and Westbound lane from P. Burgos from Lagusnilad to Roxas Blvd.
  • Finance Road from Taft Ave. To P. Burgos
  • Westbound lane of TM Kalaw from M.H del Pilar to Roxas Blvd.
  • Westbound lane of Pres. Quirino from M.H del Pilar to Roxas Blvd.

Motorists are advised to take the following alternative routes during the said period:

  • All vehicles utilizing southbound lane of R-10 shall turn left to Moriones St. to point of destination
  • All vehicles coming from Pasay area intending to utilize the northbound lane of Roxas blvd. shall turn right to P. Ocampo St. or use Roxas Blvd. service Road to point of destination
  • All vehicles coming from three bridges: Quezon, McArthur and Jones intending to utilize the southbound lane of Roxas Blvd. shall go straight to Taft Ave. to point of destination
  • All vehicles coming from Ayala Bridge shall turn left/right to Taft Avenue to point of destination
  • All vehicles utilizing westbound lane of Pres. Quirino shall turn left to Mabini St. To point of destination
  • Heavy vehicles/Cargo trucks shall take Pres. Osmena, to Pres. Quirino going to Nagtahan via AH Lacson to Yuseco to Capulong to R-10 (vise versa)

July 1, 2018

The Metro Manila Development Authority reports traffic at C5 McKinley southbound because one lane is being used for shooting for a Korean film.

The traffic authority said the film shooting started around 9 a.m.

It added that MMDA enforcers are on site.

June 26, 2018

Vehicle rerouting will be implemented due to the emergency reconstruction of Otis Bridge, the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit announces.

Here is the rerouting scheme they will implement today:

  • All vehicles coming from Nagtahan/Mabini Bridge (southbound) intending to turn right at Paz Guazon St., to utilize United Nations Avenue, shall go straight to President Quirino Avenue, then turn right to Plaza Dilao, and go straight to President Quirino Avenue Extension, turn left to United Nations Avenue to point of destination.
  • All vehicles eastbound of United Nations Avenue intending to utilize Paz Guazon St., shall turn right to President Quirino Avenue to Plaza Dilao to point of destination.

June 15, 2018

The Department of Public Works and Highways announces that road reblocking and repairs will be conducted starting 11 p.m. on Friday. Motorists are advised to avoid the following areas:

Southbound

1. EDSA after Arayat Street (3rd lane from the sidewalk), Service Road

2. EDSA in front of Francesca Tower to after Sct. Borromeo (3rd lane from the center island)

Northbound

1. EDSA near North Avenue, MRT Station (2nd lane)

2. Batasan Road, Commonwealth Avenue, to Kalinisan Street (2nd lane)

3. A.H Lacson Avenue, near España

The affected roads will be fully passable by 5 a.m. on Monday, June 18.

June 11, 2018

Motorists are advised to take alternate routes in Manila tomorrow due to road closures for Independence Day events.

The Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit of the Manila Police District says the following roads will be closed starting 6 a.m. for the flag raising and wreath-laying ceremonies: 

  • Northbound and southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from Katigbak to TM Kalaw Avenue
  • Stretch of Katigbak Drive, Independence Road and South Drive 

MDTEU says traffic will be rerouted to the following roads:

  • All light vehicles intending to utilize the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn left P. Burgos, right Ma. Orosa, right TM Kalaw to point of destination
  • All trucks and trailer trucks intending to utilize the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn left P. Burgos, right Finance Road to point of destination
  • All light vehicles intending to utilize the northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn right TM Kalaw, left Ma. Orosa, left P. Burgos to point of destination
  • All trucks and trailer trucks intending to utilize the northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall turn right to President Quirino Avenue to point of destination

Meanwhile, the following roads will be closed from 9 a.m. for the military-civic parade called "Kalayaan 2018: Pagbabagong Ipinaglaban, Alay sa Masaganang Kinabukasan”:

  • Southbound lane of Bonifacio Drive from Anda Circle to Katigbak Drive
  • Stretch of Katigbak Drive, Independence Road and South Drive 

Motorists will instead be re-routed to the following roads: 

  • All light vehicles intending to utilize the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall take the roundabout at Anda Circle and turn right Soriano Ave. to point of destination
  • All trucks intending to utilize the southbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall take the roundabout at Anda Circle and exit back to Bonifacio Drive to point of destination
  • All vehicles intending to utilize the northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard shall go straight to Bonifacio Drive or turn right to TM Kalaw Avenue to point of destination

The MDTEU adds that the actual closing and opening of affected roads will be based on the actual traffic situation.

June 8, 2018

The Department of Public Works and Highways – National Capital Region will resume reblocking and repair activities along EDSA and two other roads in Quezon City starting 11 p.m. tonight, June 8.

Affected roads in EDSA include:

  • Southbound direction from after Arayat Street, 3rd lane from the sidewalk (Service Road)
  • Southbound direction from in front of Francesca Tower to after Scout Borromeo, 3rd lane from center island
  • Northbound direction near North Avenue, MRT Station, 2nd lane

Other roads scheduled for repair are:

  • Northbound direction of Batasan Road from Commonwealth Avenue to Katarungan Street, 2nd Lane
  • Northbound direction Congressional Avenue from fronting Business Bank to Mindanao Avenue, 3rd lane

DPWH-NCR says that due to the expected traffic slowdown in affected areas, motorists are requested to take possible alternate routes.

The affected lanes will be reopened at 5 a.m. on Monday, June 11.

May 20, 2018

A clearing operation on the collapsed portion of a flyover in Imus City, Cavite is ongoing on Sunday morning.

The portion of a flyover under construction along Aguinaldo Highway corner Daang Hari in Imus City, Cavite collapsed early Sunday morning.

Imus, Cavite Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi reported that the bridge is not passable due to the collapsed beam.

April 22, 2018

The Metro Manila Development Authority says 3 lanes are occupied along Commonwealth Diliman Preparatory eastbound after a vehicular accident involving a public utility jeep and pick-up occurred.

Radio reports say the accident, which occurred 2:59 p.m., already left 11 individuals injured. 

The MMDA says its enforcers are on the site to attend to the road mishap.

Follow this thread to get updates on road mishaps and traffic conditions.

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