MMDA reroutes EDSA after bus fire

THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) rolled out traffic rerouting and vehicle restrictions at the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA)-Ortigas Interchange as the agency began safety checks and repairs following a bus fire that damaged the flyover.

In coordination with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the MMDA said in a Facebook post on Saturday evening it enforced temporary traffic management measures starting April 26, after Public Works Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon requested support to manage vehicle flow during clearing and structural assessments.

On Sunday, authorities implemented rerouting for northbound vehicles turning left toward Ortigas at the at-grade intersection as DPWH teams conducted clearing operations, reinstalled road safety devices and performed load testing on the affected sections of the interchange.

On April 27, the MMDA will allow the reopening of the interchange, but only to light vehicles, limiting access as engineers continued to assess the structure’s integrity.

Heavier vehicles remained diverted while retrofitting and repair works were carried out to restore full capacity.

Authorities advised drivers to expect delays and plan trips ahead as rehabilitation works continued. — Chloe Mari A. Hufana