EDSA-KAMUNING FLYOVER REOPENED TO MOTORISTS AFTER RETROFITTING

Southbound lane of the Edsa-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City reopened on Thursday (Photo courtesy of MMDA)

After more than three months of retrofitting work, the southbound lane of Edsa-Kamuning flyover in Quezon City has reopened to motorists, where almost 4,000 four-wheeled vehicles and 23,000 motorcycles traverse the southbound lanes of the flyover daily based on MMDA Traffic Engineering Center’s data.

According to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) which was completed two months ahead of schedule. MMDA chairperson Romando Artes said, “It will be opened early, two months ahead of schedule so that our motorists can already pass through.” 

Last April 25 when the flyover was closed to strengthen the bridge in preparation for the “Big One,” The project was supposed to be completed by October this year, but was finished after 24/7 works despite the weather conditions. And the flyover meets the standards to withstand a possible strong earthquake.

Authorities said that there are still works needs to be done under the flyover in the next few weeks. “The installation of the carbon fiber sheets has been completed. Now, we will install the chain type restrainers to ensure that during a strong earthquake, the substructure will not separate from the superstructure of this flyover.”

The MMDA also said that other bridges in Metro Manila are scheduled for reinforcement like the Guadalupe Bridge in Makati City. The rehabilitation of Magallanes flyover is still on going where work is exclusive at night to minimize disruption to traffic.

Motorists are warned to expect heavy traffic while the repairs are ongoing. DPWH-National Capital Region advised the public to use the Mabuhay lanes as alternate routes. While the MMDA implemented necessary traffic management during the retrofitting.

A flyover's reconstruction, demolition, and redecking were all part of the retrofitting project. A more than 30-year-old flyover was being prepared for the "Big One," a strong earthquake that could occur in Metro Manila's West Valley Fault within our lifetimes.

Source: Daily Tribune 

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