MMDA Implements Traffic Adjustments in Alabang and Balintawak for Skyway Constructions
It looks like commuters and motorists have to pack some extra patience as they brave the road for the next few months!
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) started implementing traffic adjustments in Alabang and EDSA Balintawak last February 14 to make way for the continuation of construction for Skyway Extension and Skyway Stage 3 Projects.
According to an announcement published on MMDA’s official Facebook page, here are the adjustments to note:
Alabang
• One-way traffic scheme implemented for:
- Southbound vehicles in West Service Road of South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) from Alabang Hills to Alabang Zapote Road
- Northbound lane of Alabang temporary Steel Ramp from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. daily
- Skyway from Sucat Interchange to Alabang-Zapote Road and on Southbound lane of Alabang temporary Steel Ramp daily from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m. of the following day
• Skyway–Hillsborough off-ramp will be closed to traffic and Class 2 vehicles such as buses and delivery vans from Magallanes to Alabang are not allowed along the elevated Skyway.
These adjustments are to give way to the construction of Skyway Extension from Hillsborough to Filinvest Exit, which will last for three months. In accordance with this, MMDA advises affected vehicles northbound to take the Alabang viaduct at grade level.
Additionally, the Skyway Operations And Maintenance Corporation has provided alternate routes to help the riding public avoid traffic jams.
Balintawak
EDSA Balintawak/ IMAGE Wiki Commons Media
• One lane closure will be implemented on EDSA Balintawak Northbound towards North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) to give way to the erection of vertical bridge support under the EDSA Bridge as part of the Skyway Stage 3 project.
- Light vehicles going to NLEX and Monumento may take the Balintawak Interchange ramp going to Cubao and take the U-turn slot after Cloverleaf Market going to NLEX.
• Two lanes will be closed on EDSA Balintawak going to Cubao for the erection of interconnection flatform tower on top of EDSA Bridge.
- Light vehicles coming from Monumento via EDSA before reaching Balintawak may turn right to A. de Jesus St. then left to C3 to destination.
• Girders will also be launched along A. Bonifacio where one lane going to NLEX will remain passable and two lanes for those going to Manila for eight nights from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on February 22 to 29.
Motorists are advised to take the following alternate routes:
- Light vehicles going to NLEX and Monumento may take the Balintawak Interchange Ramp going to Cubao and take the U-turn slot after Cloverleaf Market going to NLEX.
- Light vehicles going to Novaliches and NLEX may take zipper lane at the left immediately before the construction site towards the destination.
- Light vehicles from NLEX (going to Manila/Caloocan) may take the Balintawak Interchange Ramp going to Monumento via EDSA then left to A. De Jesus St. then left to C3 to destination.
The lane closures and construction will last for 21 days or until March 5, 2020.
The Skyway Stage 3 is a 14.8-kilometer elevated tollway project which connects Skyway/SLEX Buendia to NLEX Balintawak, while the Skyway Extension project extends the existing toll road to Susana Heights/Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway.
Manila Skyway Stage 3 Project / IMAGE Philippine News Agency
Both projects are part of the government’s “Build, Build, Build” program.
Source: MMDA
