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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/17845082090521766745791208viber_image_2025-12-26_17-58-00-887 (1).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Road rehabilitation works are ongoing along EDSA in Pasay City on December 26, 2025, as crews conduct repairs and resurfacing to improve road conditions. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes due to partial lane closures affecting traffic flow in the area. <em>Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News</em><br/></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is targeting to complete the second phase of the EDSA rehabilitation by next year as it rolls out design improvements aimed at easing flooding, improving pedestrian safety, and minimizing disruption to motorists.</p><p>During an inspection of the ongoing rehabilitation works on Monday, DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon said the agency is working to speed up construction while reducing inconvenience to the public.</p><p>“Gusto lang natin masigurado na, unang-una, mabilis &#x27;yung pagtatrabaho [and] at the same time, talagang namiminimize natin &#x27;yung aberya sa mga kababayan natin,” Dizon said.</p><p>He acknowledged that the rehabilitation would continue until next year due to the project’s scale.</p><p>“Next year pa ’to kasi siyempre, mahaba,” he said.</p><p>Dizon said the agency completed the first phase of the rehabilitation on schedule and has now shifted to the second phase.</p><p>“Nakita niyo naman, &#x27;yung phase one, mabilis nagawa. Tapos na &#x27;yun. Ngayon, nandito na tayo sa phase two,” he said.</p><p>Among the changes introduced in the second phase is the expansion of drainage inlets to improve water flow during heavy rains.</p><p>“Meron kaming binago sa plano—&#x27;yung mga inlet (&#x27;yung mga daluyan ng tubig) papasok sa mga drainage, [ay] lalakihan namin. Ta-times two, ta-times three natin &#x27;yung laki,” Dizon said.</p><p>The DPWH is also widening sidewalks along EDSA to make them more accessible for pedestrians and cyclists.</p><p>According to Dizon, sidewalks that previously measured between 1.2 and 1.5 meters are being expanded to 3.2 meters.</p><p>“Dati, ang sidewalk dito, mga 1.2 meters [to] 1.5 meters lang. Ngayon, mahigit doble na. Nasa 3.2 [meters] na,” he said.</p><p>He added that the wider sidewalks would allow cyclists to safely share the space with pedestrians instead of using the main carriageway.</p><p>“Dahil 3.2 [meters] na ito, pati &#x27;yung bisikleta, pwede na sa sidewalk din. Safe na rin, hindi na sila makikipagsapalaran sa mga motor,” he said.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>GUADALUPE BRIDGE RETROFIT</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Dizon also addressed the heavy traffic that motorists experienced over the weekend near Guadalupe Bridge, saying it was partly caused by the ongoing seismic retrofitting of the structure.</p><p>“Meron tayong ginagawa din dyan sa ilalim. Nire-retrofit natin &#x27;yung Guadalupe Bridge pero tingin ko naman, nakikita naman ng mga kababayan natin na ginagawa nating lahat para mapabilis &#x27;yung trabaho,” he said.</p><p>The bridge retrofit is being undertaken alongside the EDSA rehabilitation to improve the structural integrity of one of Metro Manila’s busiest crossings.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>CULIAT BRIDGE II REPAIRS</strong></div><div><br/></div><p>Meanwhile, Dizon said the DPWH expects to partially reopen Culiat Bridge II in Quezon City to light vehicles by the end of the week following repairs to damage caused by a fire beneath the structure earlier this month.</p><p>He said the blaze damaged critical structural components of the bridge, prompting authorities to immediately begin repair works.</p><p>“Ang problema sa Culiat, talagang nasunog &#x27;yung mga napaka-importanteng components: &#x27;yung mga bakal sa ilalim, umabot nga pati sa aspalto sa itaas,” Dizon said.</p><p>He reiterated the government’s warning against allowing informal settlements beneath bridges, saying fires in these areas pose serious risks to public safety and infrastructure.</p><p>“Reminder ito na hindi pwedeng nagkakaroon ng mga bahay sa ilalim ng mga tulay kasi, unang-una, delikado &#x27;yan. Ikalawa, napakalaking disgrasya ang mangyayari kapag may nangyaring sunog sa ilalim,” he said.</p><p>Dizon said the DPWH has coordinated with the Quezon City government to prevent residents from returning beneath the bridge.</p><p>“Nakipag-coordinate na tayo kay Mayor Joy [Belmonte] at pipigilan na natin &#x27;yung pagbabalik ng mga kababayan natin. Naiintindihan naman natin &#x27;yung hirap sa housing pero delikado talaga e,” he said.</p><p>He said the bridge could be reopened to light vehicles as early as Sunday, while repairs for heavier vehicles may be completed about a week later.</p><p>“Baka daw this week—sa end of the week, sa Sunday—open to light traffic na tayo, ng light vehicles,” Dizon said.</p><p>“Pero hopefully, after another week or so, maayos na rin &#x27;yung heavy traffic.”</p><p>Culiat Bridge II was closed after a fire damaged portions of the structure underneath, prompting the DPWH to conduct structural assessments and emergency repairs before allowing traffic to resume.</p><div><br/></div><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><div><strong><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/nyvbXDpRKRA?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong><br/></div>

<p>The DPWH is targeting to complete the second phase of the EDSA rehabilitation by next year as it rolls out design improvements aimed at easing flooding, improving pedestrian safety, and minimizing disruption to motorists.</p>

The DPWH is targeting to complete the second phase of the EDSA rehabilitation by next year as it rolls out design improvements aimed at easing flooding, improving pedestrian safety, and minimizing disruption to motorists.

DPWH eyes completion of EDSA rehab next year, expands sidewalks, asphalt works

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DPWH eyes completion of EDSA rehab next year, expands sidewalks, asphalt works

Eon Sanchez,

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Published July 20, 2026 08:48 AM PHT

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