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Train track engineers and laborers continue working on the Metro Rail Transit 7 along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on July 8, 2023, after a brief respite from the heat due to the sudden downpour in parts of the city. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News

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Izzy Lee

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769737393533171748312750520230708-mrt-7-construction-MT-8_cropped_processed_by_imagy.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Train track engineers and laborers continue working on the Metro Rail Transit 7 along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City on July 8, 2023, after a brief respite from the heat due to the sudden downpour in parts of the city. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News<br/></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>MANILA<strong> (UPDATE) </strong>— The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced Friday a series of temporary road closures along EDSA North Avenue to give way to the construction works for the MRT-7 project, which is targeted to begin operations in the first half of 2027.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/6/10/mrt-7-project-83-complete-on-track-for-partial-operations-in-first-half-of-2027-2308">MRT-7 project 83 percent complete, on track for partial operations in first half of 2027: Dizon</a></div><p>According to the MMDA, temporary road closures will be implemented under the following schedule:</p><div><br/></div><div><u><strong></strong></u><strong></strong><strong>Feb. 1 to May 19, 2026 (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.)</strong></div><div><strong></strong><u>• North EDSA (between Landmark Trinoma and Unified Grand Central Station)</u></div><div><br/></div><div><strong></strong><u><strong></strong></u><strong>March 24 to April 29 (10 p.m. to 4 a.m.)</strong></div><div><strong></strong><u>• West Ave / EDSA</u></div><div><br/></div><p>The Department of Transportation (DOTr)  said the closures are necessary for the installation of large steel box girders that will form part of the MRT-7 turnback section near North Avenue and West Avenue. </p><p>&quot;Ito pong gagawin natin ay kinakailangan po upang itong dulong segment ng MRT-7 mula po sa North avenue station papunta po dun sa West Avenue ay Maitayo. Ito po yung segment nung riles kung saan po magtu-turnback o kung saan po mag u-uturn ang tren,&quot; said DOTr Usec. TJ Batan.</p><p>Three steel box girders, each weighing around 50 tons and spanning a total of 70 meters, will be installed, requiring temporary road closures to ensure the safety of motorists and commuters.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>PARTIAL CLOSURE</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>In addition, partial lane closures will be enforced around the clock to accommodate the installation and dismantling of tower supports:</p><div><br/></div><div><u></u><strong>Feb. 1 to May 8</strong></div><div><strong></strong><u>• Portion of EDSA North Avenue (Northbound): Two lanes closed 24/7 </u></div><div><br/></div><div><em></em><u></u><strong>Feb. 15 to May 18 <br/></strong></div><div><strong></strong><u></u><u>• Portion of EDSA North Avenue (Southbound): Two lanes closed</u></div><div><br/></div><p>There will also be periods of full lane closures while the girders are being installed and lifted.</p><p>&quot;Habang ito ay kinakakabit at habang ito ay tinataas, ang girdle ay magkakaroon po ng full lane closure pero ito ay mula 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. lamang... Delikado po sa mga motorista yan kung papayagan pang dumaan habang tinataas yan dahil napakabigat po niyan pag bumagsak yan,&quot; said MMDA chairman Don Artes.</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2025/6/3/mrt-7-common-station-open-by-2027-transport-chief-1837">MRT-7, Common Station open by 2027: Transport chief</a></div><p>While MMDA acknowledged that the 24/7 partial closures will have a noticeable impact on traffic, officials noted that the full closures are scheduled late at night when vehicle volume is minimal.</p><p>The MMDA said it is coordinating closely with the Quezon City local government and has required the contractor to deploy traffic marshals, install proper signage, and provide alternative routes. </p><p>Buses using the EDSA Busway will also have to avoid the affected portions.</p><p>&quot;Yung sa portion na yan na pagtatayuan ng tower, lalabas sila eh. Kung makikita niyo yung tower nakatayo mismo sa bus lane so lalabas sila diyan sa portion tapos babalik sila after ng tower,&quot; Artes said.</p><p>&quot;From time to time pag dumarating yung bus ay itiitigil siguro natin yung traffic dun para makalabas yung bus. The same dun sa kabilang side,&quot; he added.</p><p>The DOTr last year said the long-delayed MRT-7 project was on track to begin partial operations in the first half of 2027.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6JUuIyHafk4?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span><br/></div>

<p>The MMDA announced a series of temporary road closures along EDSA North Avenue to give way to the construction works for the MRT-7 project, which is targeted to begin operations in the first half of 2027.</p>

The MMDA announced a series of temporary road closures along EDSA North Avenue to give way to the construction works for the MRT-7 project, which is targeted to begin operations in the first half of 2027.

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MMDA announces temporary road closures on EDSA for MRT-7 construction

Izzy Lee,

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Published January 30, 2026 09:45 AM PHT

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Updated January 30, 2026 11:40 AM PHT

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