DPWH promises ease in traffic soon

The Department of Public Works and Highways has assured motorists and commuters that they will be able to travel along parts of Metro Manila with relative ease in the coming days as the agency hastens its road repair activities this summer season.

“We will be expecting improved traffic flow along EDSA, Boni Serrano Avenue, South Superhighway and other national highways in Metro Manila as most road repair works are completed,” said DPWH Secretary Rogelio L. Singon said.

As if the summer heat is not enough, traffic in many parts of Metro Manila has worsened because of repair works and road maintenance activities.

Sinson noted that repair works is necessary to some portions of national highway due to wear and tear brought about by the increasing volume of vehicles and overloaded trucks in the past.

While the massive road repair works particularly during weekends and holidays has caused travel inconvenience, the pavement rehabilitation works when fully completed will improve the service level of the roads, reduce vehicle operating costs, and ensure faster travel speed resulting more efficient travel, Singson said.

The DPWH-National Capital Region has recently conducted repair activities on the following roads: • Aurora Boulevard (Southbound), Pasay City from EDSA to Aurora Bridge under supervision of South Manila Engineering District. • Ayala Boulevard, Ermita, Manila from Taft Avenue to San Marcelino Street under supervision of South Manila Engineering District. • P. Quirino Avenue (southbound and northbound) from South Superhighway to P.M. Guanzon under supervision of South Manila Engineering District. • M. Roxas Jr. Flyover under supervision of North Manila Engineering District. • R. Magsaysay Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila from Sociego to Rotonda under supervision of North Manila Engineering District. • España Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila from Corola to Welcome Rotonda under supervision of North Manila Engineering District. • A. H. Lacson Street, Sampaloc, Manila from Rotonda to Ma. Clara (both sides) under supervision of North Manila Engineering District. • EDSA, Mandaluyong City (northbound and southbound) under supervision of First Metro Manila Engineering District. • EDSA Quezon City, 3rd lane (northbound) from Fema Road to Seminary Road and 1st lane (southbound) from Bansalangin Street to Barangay Bungad under supervision of Quezon City First Engineering District. • EDSA (northbound) service road going Cubao area from Boni Serrano to Main Avenue under supervision of Quezon City Second Engineering District. • Araneta Avenue 2nd lane (northbound) from Toctocan to Mauban under supervision of Quezon City First Engineering District. • A. Bonifacio Avenue 2nd lane (southbound) corner Dorotea Street under supervision of Quezon City First Engineering District. • Boni Serrano Avenue between 6th to 5th Avenue under supervision of Quezon City Second Engineering District. • Pasong Tamo Avenue centerlane (southbound) from Don Bosco to Antonio Arnaiz Avenue under supervision of Second Metro Manila Engineering District.