MANILA, Philippines - Expect heavy traffic coming weekend along EDSA due to the Department of Public Works and Highways' scheduled road reblocking and repairs starting Late Friday night.
Based on the traffic advisory of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the road works will start on Friday around 10 p.m. It will last until Feb. 24, Monday, around 5 a.m.
The MMDA said the following areas will be affected by the road works:
- Along EDSA between Boni Avenue and Guadalupe Bridge (Southbound), Mandaluyong City.
- Along EDSA between Guadalupe Bridge and South Drive (Southbound, 5th Lane), Makati City
- Along EDSA between Don Ang Street and Gen. Tinio Street, (Northbound, Lane 5), Caloocan City
The MMDA advised motorists to use alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic in the areas.
All roads will be fully passable by Monday morning, the MMDA added.