The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was given clearance by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to conduct reblocking and repair activities at Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) and five (5) other roads in the National Capital Region (NCR) between 11 p.m. Friday, May 11, 2018 to 5 a.m. Monday, May 14, 2018.
Three (3) sections of EDSA will undergo reblocking and repair specifically the southbound direction from Arayat Street to P. Tuazon Street, 2nd lane from the sidewalk and from Eugenio Lopez Street to after Scout Borromeo, innermost lane; and at the northbound direction fronting Vertis North to Trinoma Mall, 2nd lane.
Other roads scheduled for repair are the following: España Boulevard, northbound, going to Quiapo, from fronting M. Dela Fuente near Ramon Magsaysay High School; Quirino Highway, northbound, from Lagro to near Mater Carmeli, outerlane; Congressional Avenue, northbound, from Cagayan Street to Culiat Bridge, 3rd lane; A. Bonifacio Avenue, northbound, from Tagaytay Street going to Mayon, inner lane; and Visayas Avenue, southbound, in front of PTV4, inner lane.
DPWH-NCR Regional Director Melvin B. Navarro said one (1) day-curing concrete mix will be used for the repair works, hence affected lanes will re-open by 5 a.m. on Monday, May 14, 2018.