The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), in coordination with local government units, intensified its drive to clear road obstructions along Mabuhay Lanes and other major thoroughfares, apprehending 116 motor vehicles in its latest operation.
The MMDA Special Operations Group–Task Force for Road Clearing (SOG-TFRC) led Monday’s enforcement in areas including the EDSA Taft Rotunda in Pasay City, Panay Avenue, Scout Chuatoco, and Barangay Doña Imelda in Quezon City. These operations also resulted in the impounding of 26 additional vehicles.
SOG-TFRC chief Gabriel Go said the vehicles apprehended in Panay Avenue and Scout Chuatoco were the subject of numerous complaints from residents, many of which were lodged through the 8888 hotline. The MMDA patrols these alternate routes to keep roads clear and traffic flowing smoothly.
MMDA chair Romando Artes encouraged motorists to use Mabuhay Lane routes to avoid congestion along EDSA and access shopping hubs such as Baclaran, Greenhills, Divisoria, and Carriedo. Violators face fines of P1,000 for attended vehicles and P2,000 for unattended ones, with towed vehicles brought to the MMDA impound area.
Meanwhile, MMDA officials reported that walkways connecting the MRT-3 and LRT-1 stations in EDSA Rotunda have been cleared of illegal vendors. Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon said this improvement will enhance passenger safety and help ease traffic flow in the area.
