Metro Manila Traffic Eases as EDSA-Kamuning Flyover Reopens

Motorists in Metro Manila have something to celebrate as the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover reopened to traffic today, 15 Aug 2024, following a brief but intense period of road work. Originally slated to take 11 months and expected to wrap up sometime in 2025, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) surprised many by completing the project in just 104 days. The swift completion comes as a relief to the thousands of commuters who rely on this critical thoroughfare daily.

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What we know about the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover reopenning

The repair work on the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover began on 1 May 2024, with crews working tirelessly around the clock. The primary objective of the project was to reinforce the structure in anticipation of the "Big One," a major earthquake that experts predict could strike the 100-kilometre fault line running through the Greater Manila Area. Given the urgency of preparing the city’s infrastructure for such a potential disaster, the DPWH expedited the construction process, ensuring the flyover's reopening well ahead of schedule.

While the flyover is now fully operational, the DPWH has stated that additional retrofitting work will continue beneath the structure. This ongoing work is aimed at further enhancing the flyover's resistance to seismic activity, providing motorists with greater peace of mind as they navigate this busy route. Importantly, the DPWH has assured the public that no further closures will be necessary during this phase of the project, meaning that traffic flow will remain uninterrupted.

As the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover reopens, attention is turning to other critical infrastructure projects across Metro Manila. In Makati City, for instance, rehabilitation efforts on the Magallanes Flyover are already underway. These repairs began in mid-May and are being conducted primarily during the night to minimise disruption to vehicular traffic. Unlike the Kamuning project, the work on the Magallanes Flyover is expected to take nine months to complete, as crews focus on strengthening the flyover’s foundation to avoid the need for full road closures.

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Meanwhile, plans for the repair of the Guadalupe Bridge are still in the early stages. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has indicated that a temporary bridge is being constructed to accommodate passing vehicles during the eventual rehabilitation of the main bridge. With these infrastructure projects, the government aims to improve the resilience of Metro Manila’s road network, ensuring safer and more reliable travel for all.

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