Road reblocking works on Epifanio delos Santos Avenue and C-5 Road will be suspended starting next month to ease road congestion in anticipation of heavy traffic during the holiday season.
In a press conference on Tuesday, Metro Manila Development Authority General Manager Arturo “Jojo” Garcia said the Department of Public Works and Highways agreed to suspend reblocking works, mostly those “cosmetic” in nature, starting November and will continue in January next year.
“I’m talking about reblocking works which only aim to revamp—cosmetic in nature—and will continue next year,” Garcia said following a meeting with the DPWH and representatives from malls and utility companies.
However, potholes and other necessary repairs to avoid or improve traffic congestion will still be addressed.
Road priority projects of the Duterte administration, such as the South Luzon Expressway—North Luzon Expressway connector road, will continue.
“Those priority projects of the government, we won’t stop those. We would instead help to further expedite the projects,” Garcia said.
To further ensure clear roads and smoother flow of traffic in Metro Manila, Garcia said utility companies responsible for water, electricity and communications have also agreed to a moratorium on non-essential infrastructure works within Metro Manila starting Nov. 11, and will end on Jan. 11 next year.