EDSA Kamuning Flyover southbound partially closed starting May 1

MMDA reschedules 6-month partial closure of EDSA Kamuning Flyover southbound for next week

A few weeks ago, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that the southbound portion of the EDSA Kamuning Flyover will be partially closed starting April 25 as it will undergo retrofitting to prepare it for a possible massive earthquake called “The Big One”.

At the time, the MMDA, together with the Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH), said that it would take around 11 months for the retrofitting works to be completed. With that, motorists are advised to take alternate routes while the flyover undergoes rehabilitation.

Fast forward to the present day, the MMDA shared that there have been some changes to the rehabilitation works of the EDSA Kamuning Flyover. In a recent announcement, the government agency said that instead of closing it on April 25, they will instead partially close the southbound portion of the flyover beginning May 1. Even better is the fact that the MMDA shared that instead of partially closing it for 11 months, it will only be closed to traffic for 6 months and is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic on October 25.

During the re-decking and rehabilitation of the said flyover, MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said that he is advising motorists to avoid the area and instead use the Mabuhay Lanes to get to their destinations. The agency added that they will conduct clearing operations to ensure the alternate routes are open to traffic and are free of obstructions.

As for the EDSA Carousel Busway, Artes mentioned that the dedicated lane of buses will remain open during the duration of the rehabilitation works of the EDSA Kamuning Flyover. The MMDA is also studying whether emergency vehicles would be allowed to use the busway on the flyover on a case-to-case basis.

“Although the southbound lane of the Kamuning flyover will not be entirely closed, we are advising the motorists, especially private vehicles, to use the Mabuhay Lanes as alternate routes to avoid heavy traffic expected due to the re-decking works. As necessary, the agency will conduct clearing operations to remove any road obstructions, including illegally parked vehicles, to ensure alternative routes are all accessible to vehicles. Aside from that, the DPWH has prepared a list of alternate routes and will strategically install directional traffic signs to guide affected motorists. We will also allocate traffic marshals,” said Artes.

The following alternate routes the MMDA has recommended are the following;

- From Panay Avenue make a left turn to Sgt. Esguerra Avenue.

- From Sgt. Esguerra Avenue make a left turn to Timog Avenue.

- From Timog Avenue make a right turn to EDSA Service Road.

- From EDSA/Quezon Avenue southbound make a right turn to Mo. Ignacia Avenue.

- From Mo. Ignacia Avenue make a left turn to Sgt. Esguerra Avenue.

- From EDSA/Quezon Avenue southbound make a right turn to Panay Avenue or Mo. Ignacia Avenue.

- From Panay Avenue or Mo. lgnacia Avenue make a Left turn to Sgt. Esguerra Avenue.

- From Sgt. Esguerra Avenue continues straight to 11th Jamboree.

- From Kamuning Road take the EDSA Service Road.

- From 11th Jamboree Avenue make a left turn to Kamuning Road.

- From EDSA/Quezon Avenue southbound make a right turn to Eugenio Lopez Jr. Dr.

- From Eugenio Lopez Jr. Dr or Scout Borromeo make a left turn to Sgt. Esguerra Avenue.

- From EDSA/Quezon Avenue southbound make a right turn to Scout Borromeo St.

- From Sgt. Esguerra Avenue make a left turn to Timog Avenue.

- From Eugenio Lopez Jr. Dr or Scout Borromeo St. make a left turn to Samar Avenue.

- From Samar Avenue make a left turn to Timog Avenue