EDSA-Kamuning Flyover to partially close for 11 months to make way for retrofitting

Last week, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) authorized the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to commence retrofitting work on the southbound lane of the EDSA Kamuning Flyover. If you feel like this announcement has happened before, don’t worry, you’re not alone. A few years back, the southbound portion of the EDSA-Kamuning flyover was closed off for a month for repairs, this time, however, the time frame will take way longer than just one month.

According to the DPWH, retrofitting will commence on April 25, 2024, and will last for 11 months as the government agency prepares for the “Big One.” The retrofitting project will take up one and a half lanes, beginning from the outermost lane and extending towards the EDSA Busway lane. Both the DPWH and the MMDA assure that the operations of the EDSA Busway will remain unaffected.

DPWH-National Capital Region project inspector Paul Chua cautioned the public to anticipate significant traffic congestion during the repair period. Motorists are advised to utilize the Mabuhay lanes as alternative routes. Meanwhile, the MMDA announced it will undertake essential measures to mitigate the potential traffic disruptions in the area. The agency plans to bolster its clearing operations within the vicinity and has collaborated with authorities and local government units to assist in redirecting and regulating traffic flow effectively.

In addition to the forthcoming repairs on the flyover, the DPWH will also undertake a minimum of 14 roadwork projects across Metro Manila, scheduled to conclude by April 10 or 11.

The MMDA strategically plans to align these repairs with the upcoming weekend and successive holidays on April 9 and 10. 

Outlined below are some of the areas slated for repairs, as provided by the MMDA:

• Tandang Sora Avenue, Quezon City (from Commonwealth Avenue towards C-5)
• Bonny Serrano Avenue, Quezon City (intersections of 15th Ave. and 20th Ave.)
• EDSA Northbound, Mandaluyong (from Apo Street to Pioneer St., outermost lane; adjacent to the sidewalk)
• EDSA Southbound, Mandaluyong (from Gate 4 to EDSA Shrine)
• Roxas Boulevard Northbound, Pasay (between Lourdes St. & Vicente Sotto St.)
• Roxas Boulevard Northbound, Manila (between Remedios St. & Pasaje del Carmen St.)
• Roxas Boulevard EDSA Flyover Southbound, Pasay (bridge approach, outer & inner lane)
• IBP – San Mateo Road, Quezon City (from Robinson Easymart to Jollibee, 1st lane from center)
• Luzon Avenue Southbound, Quezon City (Congressional Ave. Extension to before Luzon Flyover, 1st lane from center)
• Mindanao Avenue Northbound, Quezon City (Uno Fuel to Chinabank, truck lane)
• Payatas Road Quezon City bound to Batasan Road (before Maynilad Pumping Station to G3 Center, outer lane)
• Payatas Road Quezon City bound to Batasan Road (Batasan Rd. to Bayanihan St. / Samar St. to Leyte St., outer lane)
• G. Araneta Avenue, Quezon City (Wayan St. to Mauban St., 1st lane from sidewalk)
• Payatas Road, Quezon City (Singko St. to Samar St., inner lane)