Parts of EDSA to close starting Feb. 1 for MRT-7 construction
Motorists, plan your trips accordingly.
Starting Sunday, Feb. 1, portions of EDSA near West and North Avenues in Quezon City will be closed to traffic to make way for MRT-7 girder launching activities, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and Department of Tourism announced.
These closures are necessary to safely install a steel superstructure connecting the MRT-7 North EDSA turnback track.
The closures will specifically affect the two outermost lanes on the northbound side and the two innermost lanes on the southbound side of EDSA near North Avenue. These areas will house tower support systems essential for the construction process.
While MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes expects minimal disruption during nighttime partial closures. He warned that full closures for lifting activities will have a significant impact on daily traffic.
To manage the expected congestion, a joint force of traffic enforcers from the MMDA, the Quezon City government, and DOTr private contractors will be stationed along the affected route. New traffic signage is also being installed to guide road users through the rerouting schemes. Motorists are encouraged to monitor updates and plan for delays as these critical infrastructure works proceed.
Lane closures
Temporary lane closures will be implemented during girder launching activities which will be done from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM. During lane closures, two zipper lanes will be opened at the opposite direction to lessen the activity’s impact to motorists and commuters.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes for vehicles going to Balintawak and Cubao during the scheduled lane closures.
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.
For southbound motorists heading to Cubao from Balintawak via EDSA, the following alternate routes are available:
- 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.
For motorists heading to West Avenue from Balintawak via EDSA, the following alternate routes may be used:
- 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.
Schedule of the lane closures along EDSA:
FEB. 1-10 INSTALLATION OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 2
Lane closures:
EDSA Northbound
- Full Closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.
Interventions:
- Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
- Alternative routes available
FEB. 11-21 LIFTING OF MODULE 4.1
Lane closures:
- EDSA Northbound (Full Closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.)
Interventions:
- Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
- Alternative routes available
FEB. 22-26 INSTALLATION OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 3
Interventions
- Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available
- Alternative routes available
FEB. 27-MAR. 10 LIFTING OF MODULE 4.2
Lane closures:
EDSA Northbound
- Full Closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Interventions:
- Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
- Alternative routes available
MAR. 11-23 LIFTING OF MODULE 5.0
Lane closures:
EDSA Southbound
- Full Closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.
Interventions:
- Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available
- Alternative routes available
MAR. 24-APR. 7 LIFTING OF MODULES 7 AND 8
Lane closures:
- Intersection of EDSA-West Avenue Full Closure
- No closure at EDSA Northbound and Southbound
Interventions:
- Alternate routes to West Avenue from Balintawak available
APR. 8-20 LIFTING OF MODULE 6
Lane closures:
- Intersection of EDSA-West Avenue Full Closure
- No closure at EDSA Northbound and Southbound
Interventions:
- Alternate routes to West Avenue from Balintawak available
APR. 21 TO 29 PUNCHLISTING
Lane closures:
- No Closure
Interventions:
- Status quo
APR. 29-MAY 8 DISMANTLING OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 2 AND ROAD RESTORATION WORKS
Lane closures:
EDSA Northbound
- Full Closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.
Interventions:
- Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
- Alternative routes available
MAY 9-19 DISMANTLING OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 3 AND ROAD RESTORATION WORKS
Lane closures:
EDSA Southbound
- Full Closure from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.
- Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01 a.m. to 9:59 p.m.
Interventions:
- Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available
- Alternative routes available