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Motorists experience bumper-to-bumper traffic along the EDSA-Kamuning Flyover in Quezon City on December 15, 2023. The Department of Transportation (DOTr), through the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered the 24/7 operation of free ride buses along the EDSA Busway throughout the month of December. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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EDSS rehab

Andrea Taguines

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(UPDATED) The rehabilitation of EDSA could be pushed back to 2027, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday.&quot;Hindi na pwedeng umpisahan ngayon at tag-ulan na,&quot; DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan told the media at the sidelines of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) San Pedro Northbound Exit inauguration ceremony.In 2026, Manila will be hosting the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit.“Hindi naman nating pwedeng galawin ang EDSA during 2026 because of the ASEAN meeting. Ayaw ni Presidente na maistorbo yung traffic during the ASEAN meeting,” added Bonoan.The project was supposed to begin back in June but President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asked the DPWH to rethink the planned rebuilding of the capital region&#x27;s busiest thoroughfare, following public backlash over the resulting traffic and the lack of any solid rerouting plans.According to Bonoan, a revised construction plan has been submitted to Malacañang for approval.This time, DPWH Assistant Secretary Loreta Malaluan said the repair works won’t necessarily be done lane-by-lane anymore.“Hindi na kami magtatanggal ng pavement, unless na talagang deteriorated na yung pavement at kailangan i-reblock,” she said.It won’t be carried out round-the-clock either to minimize the traffic impact.“Kukumpunihin na lang namin sa gabi,” added Bonoan.In terms of traffic management, the government will have to reassess if there is still a need to implement an odd-scheme during the overhaul.“Siyempre, ikokonsulta sa MMDA (Metropolitan Manila Development Authority) and DOTr (Department of Transportation) at we have to come up with one agreement talaga na ito na ang gagawin natin kaya ire-revisit ulit yung mga unang napag-usapan,” said Malaluan.The DPWH is optimistic the EDSA rehabilitation project would be completed in six months or up to a year, in line with Marcos’ order, with the help of advanced tools and technology.Apart from fixing potholes and other road damage, the agency also aims to improve the drainage systems.“May areas talaga tayo na binabaha na sa EDSA kaya talagang kailangan ayusin natin ang drainage. Kahit maganda yung kalsada natin, kung binabaha naman e balewale rin hindi ba?” said Malaluan.

The rehabilitation of EDSA could be pushed back to 2027, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday.

The rehabilitation of EDSA could be pushed back to 2027, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Friday.

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EDSA rehab could be delayed to 2027: DPWH

Andrea Taguines,

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Published Aug 01, 2025 12:48 PM PHT

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Updated Aug 01, 2025 10:18 PM PHT

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