THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) advises motorists and commuters to anticipate traffic adjustments involving certain major roads in Quezon City starting next month to give way for the ongoing construction of the Metro Railway Transit – Line 7 (MRT-7) project.
The advisory was raised after the MMDA met with representatives of private contractor VPS Steel Structure Corp. to discuss traffic management strategy concerning the installation of the MRT-7 turnback steel box girder along North EDSA to West Ave.
George Wulbur Colina, safety manager of VPS Steel, presented the project timeline to MMDA chairman Romando Artes, covering the launch of the steel box girder scheduled between February and March 2026, as well as the construction and subsequent removal of the support towers, expected to be finalized this coming April.
During the meeting at the MMDA central office in Pasig City, traffic preparations were also discussed, including the implementation of zipper lanes, placement of traffic barriers, and the designation of a stockyard for materials during the construction period.
Relevant traffic advisories for affected areas were also tackled, including routes to Balintawak and Cubao, along with recommended alternative roads.
Artes underscored that the agency’s primary focus is to minimize disruptions for motorists and to ensure a steady flow of traffic while the project is in progress.
These measures are being implemented to ease traffic flow and congestion for commuters in the future, in conjunction with ongoing initiatives to mitigate the impact of construction on both motorists and commuters.
Officials from the Department of Transportation, San Miguel Corp., and other MMDA representatives were also present at the meeting.
The 22.8-km long MRT-7 line will serve 14 stations, extending from San Jose Del Monte in Bulacan to MRT-3 North Ave. in Quezon City.
The projected stations will be set up at North Ave., Quezon City Memorial Circle, University Ave., Tandang Sora, Don Antonio, Batasan, Manggahan, Doña Carmen, Regalado, Mindanao Ave., Quirino, Sacred Heart, Tala, and San Jose del Monte.
