DPWH to close EDSA southbound lanes for repairs on Undas weekend

MANILA, Philippines—Motorists traveling along EDSA southbound will encounter temporary lane closures from Friday night, Oct. 30.

This situation will happen as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) goes on the second phase of the highway’s rehabilitation.

The repair works will cover three sections – near the NEPA Q-Mart Bus Station, past the EDSA Kamuning Flyover and Shaw Underpass, through Boni Avenue, and toward Guadalupe.

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Pavement breaking and debris removal will begin at 10 p.m. on Friday (Oct. 30), followed by road base preparation, installation of reinforcing bars, and concrete pouring on Saturday (Oct. 31).

On Sunday (Nov. 1), workers will cut the concrete, apply sealant, allow it to cure and clean up the area.

Work on both Saturday and Sunday will run 24 hours a day.

The DPWH said the affected sections will reopen to traffic at 5 a.m. on Monday (Nov. 2).

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Some lanes will be temporarily closed for repairs, but the other lanes will remain open to traffic.

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Motorists are advised to follow traffic management guidelines and consider alternate routes to avoid delays during the Undas long weekend.

Many Filipinos are expected to travel to their provinces to visit their departed loved ones, starting from Oct. 30 (Friday) until Nov. 2 (All Souls’ Day). /apl