Motorists are advised to consider alternative routes to avoid traffic build-up at the area of Magallanes in Makati City.
“While the Magallanes Interchange is undergoing repair works, we encourage private motorists to voluntarily take alternate routes to reduce vehicles in the area, said Secretary Rogelio L. Singson.
“With permission from MMDA, repair works are being implemented between 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM on weekdays and 24-hour scheme during Saturdays and Sundays with only one (1) lane closure at a given time.
“The repair works, costing P167 Million, include asphalt overlay of the third-level flyover (along EDSA) and second-level flyovers, repair of expansion joints, retrofitting of deck slab of the second-level and the inner lane of the third-level (Pasay Bound) flyover.
“To date, about 58% of the overall rehabilitation activities was already accomplished with most of the retrofitting works on bottom slab completed.
“Remaining works for each segment are replacement of expansion joint for Stage 1 (Osmeña-Alabang), retrofitting on top slab for Stage 2 (Ayala to Roxas Boulevard), and asphalt overlay and replacement of expansion joint for Stage 3 (Alabang to Ayala).
“Singson said that this is the first time that the interchange is being repaired since its construction in 1975.
“Meanwhile in Eastern Visayas, six (6) wheeler vehicles and above are not allowed to pass Rawis Bridge in Calbayaog City now until October 26, 2014 due to concreting activities. Heavy vehicles going to Allen, Catarman, Catbalogan and Tacloban are advised to take Magsaysay Boulevard Extension Route.