After Kamuning, Magallanes Flyover and Guadalupe Bridge to Undergo Repairs in 2024

(SPOT.ph) With the Kamuning flyover along north EDSA affecting the daily routes of many, commuters and motorists may want to take note of more repairs scheduled this year—this time near Makati City as major rehabilitation works on the Magallanes flyover is set to begin by mid-May, with works on the Guadalupe bridge to follow.

The Department of Public Works and Highway (DPWH) NCR Director Loreta Malaluan said that work on the Magallanes Flyover will start next week, mid-May, with initial work focused on strengthening the foundation to prevent full road closures on the flyover—for now.

“Ang una nating sisimulan ay paglalagay ng carbon fiber sheets and plates sa ilalim. Kaya hindi kaagad tayo agad magsasara sa ibabaw sa mismong flyover,” Malaluan said in an interview with Radyo5. “Ang inaasahan namin dito ay matapos agad ‘yung sa Kamuning Flyover para mapadaanan sa motorista bago natin isasara ‘yung Magallanes Flyover.”

Although the U-turn slot under the flyover will remain open, motorists are advised to expect some congestion in the area.

“Siguro may konting abala lang, pero hindi natin isasara,” Malaluan said.

What we know so far about the Magallanes flyover and Guadalupe bridge rehabilitation

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The DPWH plans to wait until the Kamuning flyover repairs are completed before starting the more extensive rehabilitation of the Magallanes flyover. To refresh, the EDSA-Kamuning flyover is expected to last until October, but Malaluan said contractors have been directed to speed up work by employing round-the-clock shirts and additional equipment.

“Naka-schedule para hindi magsabay-sabay isasara ‘yung mga flyovers,” Maluluan said.

The rehabilitation for the Magallanes flyover will involve replacing expansion joints in its southbound lane, which Malaluan said will result in the closure of the two middle lanes. However, the outer lanes will still be open to light vehicles. The total duration of the project is expected to last nine months.

The DPWH has initiated the retrofitting of these critical infrastructures to enhance the durability and safety in preparation for the possibility of the “The Big One.” Road retrofitting is the process of updating existing roads with improvements or additions to enhance safety, capacity, and resilience to environmental challenges.

Similarly, the Guadalupe bridge is also slated for significant rehabilitation work later this year. Malaluan assured the public that a temporary detour bridge would be constructed to allow light vehicles to bypass the construction, so a complete road closure won’t be necessary.