MMDA bares rerouting plans for MRT-7 launching activities 

MANILA: The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) shared its rerouting plans and temporary lane closures at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) West and North Avenues in Quezon City following the scheduled girder launching activities of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 7. 

According to the agency, the said temporary road blockings “will ensure the safety of the motoring public as several heavy equipment and machinery will lift parts of a steel superstructure that will connect the MRT-7’s North EDSA turnback track along West Avenue.” 

To mitigate the traffic expected to be caused by the said temporary road closures, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) sought assistance from the Quezon City Government and the MMDA. 

On that note, traffic enforcers from MMDA and Quezon City government, as well as traffic marshals from DOTr’s private contractor, will be deployed to minimize traffic congestion. Further, traffic signages are also being installed to inform and guide motorists and other road users. 

The agency anticipates heavy traffic during the day and vice versa. 

“Minimal traffic is expected during the partial closure of portions of EDSA during nighttime but big impact on traffic is expected during full closure to give way to the construction activities,” MMDA Chairman Attorney Don Artes was quoted as saying. 

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Scheduled closures 

Along EDSA and North Avenue — MMDA noted — portions of the two outermost lanes on the northbound direction and the two innermost lanes on the southbound direction will be closed to vehicle traffic. 

Per MMDA, the said lanes will serve as sites where tower support systems will be constructed for the girder launching activities. 

“The closures will also ensure that motorists and commuters are not put in harm’s way while heavy equipment maneuvers during the lifting and launching works,” MMDA wrote in a press release. 

Below is a table that shows the scheduled lane closures along EDSA: 

Date	Activity	Lane closure	Interventions
Feb. 1-10	Installation of Tower Support No. 2	EDSA Northbound Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available Alternative routes available
Feb. 11-21	Lifting of Module 4.1	EDSA Northbound  Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available Alternative routes available
Feb. 22-26	Installation of Tower Support No. 3	EDSA Southbound Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available Alternative routes available
Feb. 27-Mar. 10	Lifting of Module 4.2	EDSA Northbound Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available Alternative routes available
Mar. 11-23	Lifting of Module 5.0	EDSA Southbound Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available Alternative routes available
Mar. 24-Apr. 7	Lifting of Modules 7 and 8	Intersection of EDSA-West Avenue full closure No closure at EDSA Northbound and Southbound	Alternate routes to West Avenue from Balintawak available
Apr. 8-20	Lifting of Module 6	Intersection of EDSA-West Avenue full closure No closure at EDSA Northbound and Southbound	Alternate routes to West Avenue from Balintawak available
Apr. 21 to 29	Punchlisting	No Closure	Status quo
Apr. 29-May 8	Dismantling of Tower Support No. 2 and road restoration works	EDSA Northbound Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available Alternative routes available
May 9-19	Dismantling of Tower Support No. 3 and road restoration works	EDSA Southbound Full closure from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. Four lanes reopen to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.	Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available Alternative routes available

For northbound motorists heading to Balintawak from Cubao via EDSA, the following alternate routes are available: 

• From Cubao, turn right at Quezon Avenue, then turn at Agham Road, left at North Avenue, right at Mindanao Avenue, left turn at Congressional Avenue and exit to EDSA.
• From Quezon Avenue, go straight to Quezon Memorial Circle then exit at Visayas Avenue. From Visayas Avenue, head to Congressional Avenue then turn at EDSA.
• From Quezon Avenue, turn right at Mindanao Avenue extension, then straight to Mindanao Avenue. Turn at Congressional Avenue then exit to EDSA.
• From Quezon Avenue, turn right at Mindanao Avenue extension, then straight to Mindanao Avenue. Take the U-Turn slot and head to North Avenue.
• From Road 8 of Barangay Pagasa, go straight to Ilocos Sur Street, then turn at Corregidor Street and exit to EDSA.  

On the other hand, southbound motorists heading to Cubao from Balintawak via EDSA, can take the below routes:

• From Balintawak, turn at FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), then go straight to Quezon Avenue, then take the U-Turn slot and head towards Timog Avenue, then turn to EDSA going to Cubao.
• From Balintawak, turn at West Avenue, then go straight to Timog Avenue and exit at EDSA.
• From Balintawak, turn at West Avenue, then take Examiner Street to Quezon Avenue, then turn to EDSA. 
• From Balintawak, take FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), turn to either Baler Street or Del Monte Avenue, then turn to West Avenue and head to Timog Avenue to EDSA.

Meanwhile, the following alternate routes are available to motorists heading to West Avenue from Balintawak via EDSA: 

• From Balintawak, turn at FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), then go straight to Quezon Avenue, then take the U-Turn slot and head towards West Avenue.
• From Balintawak, turn at Bulacan Street then left to West Avenue.
• From Balintawak, turn at FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), then left at Baler Street or Del Monte Avenue, then go straight to West Avenue.
• From Balintawak, turn at Bansalangin Street in Project 7, then go straight to Baler Street then turn at West Avenue.

DOTr clarified that once the girder activities are completed, the tower support systems will be taken down, and restoration works at closed lanes will be done at the expense of the MRT-7 contractor. 

The closed northbound lanes will be reopened on May 8, while the southbound lanes will reopen on May 18. 

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