The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has asked private utility companies to synchronize their road diggings to ease traffic in Metro Manila, particularly along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue.
On Tuesday, MMDA chairman Benjamin Abalos Jr. met with representatives of utility firms to streamline road diggings and excavation works on major thoroughfares in the National Capital Region.
“The conduct of road diggings, excavations and other similar works should be done harmoniously,“ said Abalos.
“The utility companies should conduct works on a particular area synchronously so that road diggings are not done repeatedly, except for emergency repairs,” he added.
The MMDA asked the private firms to submit an inventory of their respective projects as well as the length of time of construction to ensure that road works in Metro Manila are managed efficiently.
They were also required to secure a permit from the concerned Metro Manila local government unit and submit a traffic management plan before starting any road work project to ensure minimal impact on traffic flow.
“We need to work together. If we can do our projects simultaneously in a certain area, we will execute a single traffic management plan,” Abalos told the private firms.
MMDA general-manager Jose Arturo Garcia Jr. said the agency needs to be notified at least three days in advance so it can also inform the Department of Public Works and Highways.
