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P8.7 billion Philippine pesos recovery The Ministry of Transportation (DOTR) said on Monday that Epifanio de Los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is scheduled to begin on June 13 and is expected to be completed in 2027.
DOTR outlines plans to address traffic congestion and is expected to worsen once a portion of Metro Manila’s busiest highway will be closed for rehabilitation efforts.
“We will rebuild EDSA. The project of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will restore the full range of EDSA and make it a green and walkable highway. We need to change the entire concrete structure of EDSA,” Transport Minister Vivencio B. Dizon said in a media briefing on Monday.
The EDSA reconstruction project will be operating for two years and will be the first major rehabilitation of the expressway since 1980. About 437,000 cars use EDSA every day.
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Mr Bonoan said preparations will begin on the evening of June 13 and the building will undergo a full explosion in a week. This will include laying out various sections in the rehabilitation program Implemented by the lane.
Mr Bonoan said: “The concept of the reconstruction project is that our deliverables are for rebuilding and rebuilding the entire EDSA. We will change the sidewalk to the new EDSA, in other words, we will flip the entire EDSA and adapt to the latest technology for concrete mixing.”
“We will deploy several contractors at the same time. Construction will be done by the driveway.”
Overall, Mr Bonoan said a total of 200 kilometers of lanes covering the northbound and southbound routes that cover EDSA will be recovered, adding that the south will be completed first, followed by the northbound portion next year.
Mr. Bonoan said: “I don’t think we can finish the southbound part this year because it’s already the mid-year period. We will continue to implement the southbound and northbound until next year at the same time.”
Starting from mid-June, the government will be committed to excavating existing surfaces and installations of new concrete, with priority on various parts of Pasay and Guadalupe.
Mr Bonoan said EDSA Bus Lane served nearly 200,000 average daily passengers during the recovery period.
He said the government is prioritizing the EDSA’s south as the country is expected to hold the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026, which is expected to be held in southern Metro Manila.
“Our consideration for the plan is the ASEAN Conference. We will have to avoid the construction of EDSA during this period,” Bonoan said.
Traffic Management
Mr. Diesan of DOTR said San Miguel Corporation (SMC) has agreed to waive charges in certain segments During the EDSA rehabilitation period, the 3rd phase of Skyway Phase 3.
“We know that such temporary arrangements could lead to a loss of revenue from SMC, the operator of Skyway. In response, the DOTR and TOLL regulatory committees are exploring options to grant SMC, including the possibility of extending their concession agreements with the government,” he said.
BusinessWorld SMC comments were also sought, but no response has been made as of the deadline.
“Once the entire explosion of construction begins, the free toll will start, maybe July or August,” Dizan said.
DOTR and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) also developed its initial traffic mitigation plan, which includes the deployment of 100 buses on the EDSA Busway; and more trains on the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3).
MMDA Chairman Romando S. Artes said that in addition to Sunday, a peculiar private car program will be implemented strictly along EDSA in addition to Sunday.
Under this plan, private cars ending with odd numbers will be prohibited from using EDSA on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while vehicles with even numbers on plates will not be able to use EDSA on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
“Through this program, we expect EDSA vehicles to be reduced by 40%. The existing coding program will continue to be available for roads outside of EDSA,” Mr Artes said.
Electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles are exempt from quantitative coding plans under the Philippines’ Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA).
Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVs) (such as Grab and Indrive) can also be exempt from odd schemes on EDSA.
In addition, starting from June 13, EDSA will be used between 5 a.m. and 10 p.m.
Economic Impact
2018 Japan International Cooperatives (JICA) study estimates the economic cost of TRAFfMetro Manila has an IC congestion of about 3.5 billion pesos per day.
“EDSA rehabilitation should have been done a few years ago. It will cause temporary pain. I am part of the JICA study (2018), and the economic losses are now greater than that. It can drop, and after the EDSA rehabilitation is completed, Rene S. Santiago, former president of the Philippine Society for Transportation Sciences, said that this could happen. BusinessWorld.
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John Paolo R. Rivera, a senior researcher at the Philippine Development Institute, said the closure of the EDSA section could worsen TrafFIC and affect consumer activity.
“Traffic disruptions caused by buildings, coupled with strange plans, may prevent people from visiting shopping malls, restaurants and entertainment venues along the EDSA. People may prefer to visit places outside congested areas or visit institutions via alternative routes,” he said in a Viber message.
However, Mr Rivera said once the project is completed, it can bring long-term benefits, including improved traffic flow and reduced travel time.
“This will increase productivity and reduce vehicle operating costs and fuel consumption. This will also help improve road safety and commuting experience; higher business confidence and increased property value along EDSA along EDSA’s shores.”
GlobalInks Securities and Stocks, Inc. Toby Allan C. Arce, head of sales transactions, said EDSA rehabilitation has a significant impact on both TRAFsfIC model and economic activities, especially for enterprises that rely on their footstepsfI see.
This could increase online shopping, Mr. Als said, as consumers prioritize convenience.
“Some businesses may adapt by emphasizing delivery services or offering online shopping options. However, those cannot Pivots effectively suffer more losses serious. ” he said.
Ars said shopping malls and entertainment venues could face lower revenues, noting that these businesses rely on impulses Visits and people flow.
“Overall, while reconstruction projects are necessary for long-term improvements, their short-term disruptions may affect consumer habits and business revenue unless positive steps are taken to manage and mitigate the impact,” he said.
