Drainage improvement works along Araneta Avenue are expected to be completed before the rainy season, with major sections set for completion by the end of February, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said.
Dizon said the DPWH is fast-tracking drainage repairs and conducting continuous dredging along the flood-prone thoroughfare.
He noted that Araneta Avenue is among the most flood-prone areas in Metro Manila, with past flooding reaching more than three meters and submerging vehicles during heavy rains.
“We are taking advantage of the dry weather. All works must be completed before June so that flooding in this area can at least be reduced,” Dizon said during an inspection.
The project includes upgrading and realigning drainage lines to improve water flow toward the San Juan River, as well as the removal of illegal structures blocking drainage channels.
