Quezon City Road Closures Set This Weekend
Quezon City drivers should prepare for significant traffic changes as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced closures on fourteen roads this weekend. The closures will take effect from 11 p.m. on Friday, August 1, through 5 a.m. on Monday, August 4. These road closures are necessary for the scheduled road reblocking and repairs conducted by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
This temporary measure aims to improve road conditions and ensure safer travel in the area. Motorists are strongly advised to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid delays.
List of Affected Roads in Quezon City
The following roads will be closed during the specified period for reblocking works:
- C5 Road, fronting Petron Gas Station
- Quezon Avenue, from Hi-Top Supermarket to before BID Road
- Payatas Road, from Bayanihan Street to Abris Street, second lane from the sidewalk
- Payatas Road, from Payatas Bridge to Lanzones Street, second lane from the sidewalk
- Payatas Road, from Mahagony Street to Molave Street, second lane from the sidewalk
- Payatas Road, from Mon Vulcanizing Shop to Bicol Street, second lane from the sidewalk
- Mindanao Avenue Underpass (southbound) from center
- Mindanao Avenue Underpass (northbound), first lane from center
- Commonwealth Avenue, from Don Fabian to Manggahan MRT Station, first lane from center
- E. Rodriguez Jr., fronting MDC and Wilcon Libis
- Aurora Blvd. (eastbound), from 15th Avenue to 20th Avenue
- Aurora Blvd. (westbound), fronting Burger King and Chowking after F. Castillo
- Quezon Avenue, from after BIR to before underpass
- Commonwealth Avenue, inner lane fronting UP
Advice for Motorists and Commuters
Local authorities urge motorists to seek alternate routes to avoid congestion during the weekend. The roads will reopen fully by early Monday morning, allowing normal traffic flow to resume.
Travelers should stay updated on traffic advisories and plan their trips accordingly to minimize inconvenience.
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