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Lyza Aquino

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MANILA - Traffic congestion along several portions of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) remained severe over the weekend as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continued its large-scale rehabilitation project that began on Christmas eve.As of Saturday, the project has entered its third day of Phase One. DPWH has begun concrete reblocking operations from Park Avenue up to EDSA–Taft Avenue. Two inner lanes in this section are currently impassable, one undergoing repairs and the other occupied by heavy equipment. The situation worsened in key areas where concrete reblocking and asphalt overlay works are underway, causing long delays for motorists and commuters. Some vehicles were even forced to stop along the roadside after overheating due to the prolonged standstill traffic.At EDSA–Buendia, a truck traveling from Batangas was forced to pull over after its engine overheated amid the traffic buildup. The driver, Darwin Custodio, described the difficulty of navigating the area.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/26/dpwh-says-working-24-7-to-fast-track-edsa-rehabilitation-1851">DPWH says working 24/7 to fast-track EDSA rehabilitation </a> </div>“Uminit po yung makina dahil hindi ka makatakbo ng maayos, sobrang pahinto, abante hinto, nagoverheat ang makina. ang tagal ng traffic papunta dito sa Buendia. Batangas papo kami, malayo pa po biyahe namin,” Custodio said. Delivery riders are also feeling the impact of the congestion. Ricky Tanauan, a delivery rider, said the traffic has significantly reduced the number of bookings he can complete in a day.“Medyo hassle eh masyadong matraffic dapat yung 25 mins na yan, isang booking pa dapat yan, papunta akong las pinas,” Tanauan shared.Traffic buildup extended as far as the Ayala Avenue Tunnel, Magallanes Flyover, Malibay in Pasay, and Taft Avenue.The Department of Transportation (DOTr) said personnel are on the ground to assist affected commuters and motorists and to ensure that city buses continue operating along unaffected portions of the EDSA Busway.DOTr Assistant Secretary Maricar Bautista assured the public that coordination with DPWH and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is ongoing. “Tulad ng nabanggit ni Secretary Lopez kahapon… to keep the dedicated bus lane open at all times kasi kailangan ito para tuloy-tuloy na makadaan itong mga bus natin… Maasahan natin na walang magkakaroon ng obstruction,” Bautista said.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/weather-traffic/2025/12/25/list-edsa-rehabilitation-schedule-from-dec-28-to-jan-5-0853">LIST: EDSA rehabilitation schedule from Dec. 28 to Jan. 5</a></div>She added that traffic management teams are working together to ease congestion and appealed for public understanding. “Kami po ay humihingi ng pasensya sainyo… maigi rin po na magplano po tayo… Please mag-ingat po at siyempre kung puwede po lamigan po natin ang ulo po natin at makakaraos po tayo,” she said.Despite the inconvenience, the rehabilitation project has gained support from transport groups. The Mega Manila Consortium Corporation, which represents city buses, expressed optimism about the long-term benefits of the repairs.“Tiis lang kami, parang tiis ganda lang iyan. In a way na pagnaayos naman yan, eh benefit din naman yan ng mga driver namin at conduktor along EDSA,” said spokesperson Juliet de Jesus.According to DPWH, concrete reblocking works will continue 24 hours a day on EDSA inner lanes from Roxas Boulevard to Guadalupe until January 5. Additional reblocking and asphalt overlay activities are scheduled along Taft Avenue, FB Harrison, the Ayala Underpass, and other select northbound and southbound sections through early January.<div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2025/12/26/edsa-rehab-continues-on-christmas-day-0657">EDSA rehab continues on Christmas Day </a> </div>𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗖𝗥𝗘𝗧𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗕𝗟𝗢𝗖𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦:- 𝘚𝘖𝘜𝘛𝘏𝘉𝘖𝘜𝘕𝘋 December 28, 2025 - January 5, 2026: - EDSA corner Taft Avenue hanggang FB Harrison - Near HomeExpo Building Depot hanggang (Outer lane) hanggang P. Celle Street - Along Ayala Underpass Exit hanggang San Lorenzo Village- 𝘕𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘏𝘉𝘖𝘜𝘕𝘋 December 28, 2025 - January 5, 2026: - Roxas Boulevard Heritage Hotel hanggang hanggang Sgt. Mariano - Park Avenue hanggang EDSA Orense (Inner lane) - Select Portions along EDSA mula Orense hanggang Shell Mckinley𝗔𝗦𝗣𝗛𝗔𝗟𝗧 𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗟𝗔𝗬: - 𝘕𝘖𝘙𝘛𝘏𝘉𝘖𝘜𝘕𝘋 December 28, 2025 - January 5. 2026: Tramo hanggang E. Rodriguez (Inner lane to Outer lane) December 29, 2025 - January 5, 2026: E. Rodriguez hanggang Kalayaan Avenue  (Inner lane to Outer lane) December 31, 2025 - January 5, 2026: Roxas Boulevard hanggang FB Harrison (Inner lane to Outer lane) January 1, 2026 - January 5, 2026: FB Harrison hanggang Tramo Bus Station (Inner lane) January 2, 2026 - January 5, 2026: Ayala Underpass hanggang Urdaneta Subdivision (Inner lane to Outer lane)- 𝘚𝘖𝘜𝘛𝘏𝘉𝘖𝘜𝘕𝘋 December 30, 2025 - January 5, 2026: Loring Street hanggang Roxas Boulevard (Inner lane to Outer lane) January 1, 2026 - January 5, 2026: Mula Ayala Underpass hanggang Tramo Bus Station (Inner lane) January 3, 2026 - January 5, 2026: Palm Drive hanggang Ayala Underpass (Inner lane to Outer lane)Motorists are advised to plan their trips ahead, expect delays, and consider alternate routes as the rehabilitation works continue through the holiday season.

Traffic congestion along several portions of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) remained severe over the weekend as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continued its large-scale rehabilitation project that began on Christmas eve.

Traffic congestion along several portions of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) remained severe over the weekend as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) continued its large-scale rehabilitation project that began on Christmas eve.

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Heavy traffic severe on EDSA as DPWH rehab enters 3rd day

Lyza Aquino,

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Published Dec 27, 2025 06:13 PM PHT

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