Road reblocking, repairs on southbound Edsa start Nov. 13 to 15

MANILA, Philippines — Road reblocking and repairs will be conducted over the southbound portion of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue or Edsa from Nov. 13 to 15, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Thursday, ahead of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit.

According to the DPWH in an advisory, the repairs, which cover Edsa southbound from Caloocan to Quezon City, form part of the EDSA Rehabilitation Project Phase 2.

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The exact schedule for the repairs is as follows:

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• Nov. 13 (10 p.m. onwards) – Asphalt Overlay and Concrete Reblocking Activities
• Nov. 14 (24/7) – Asphalt Overlay & Concrete Reblocking Activities
• Nov. 15 (24/7) – Concrete Reblocking Activities

The roads will then be reopened at 5 a.m. on Nov. 16.

Meanwhile, DPWH Sec. Banoy Lopez assured the public that the repair works will not disrupt the 49th Asean Summit, which will be held in Metro Manila from November 16 to 18.

“Other lanes will remain open while the repairs are underway,” the DPWH said.

“Motorists are advised to exercise extra caution, follow designated traffic signs, and utilize alternative routes,” it added. /cb