If you’re driving through Quezon City this weekend, be ready to hit the brakes — or better yet, reroute entirely.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has issued a heads-up: starting 11 p.m. Friday, August 1, until 5 a.m. Monday, August 4, 14 key roads across the city will be temporarily closed for reblocking and repair works spearheaded by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
The weekend maintenance blitz is part of the DPWH’s regular effort to keep Metro Manila’s road network from crumbling under the weight of daily traffic. But for drivers and commuters, it’s going to mean delays, detours, and some extra patience.
Here are the affected roads:
- C5 Road, in front of Petron Gas Station
- Quezon Avenue, from Hi-Top Supermarket to before BID Road
- Payatas Road, from Bayanihan Street to Abris Street, 2nd lane from the sidewalk
- Payatas Road, from Payatas Bridge to Lanzones Street, 2nd lane from the sidewalk
- Payatas Road, from Mahogany Street to Molave Street, 2nd lane from the sidewalk
- Payatas Road, from Mon Vulcanizing Shop to Bicol Street, 2nd lane from the sidewalk
- Mindanao Avenue Underpass (Southbound) – center lane
- Mindanao Avenue Underpass (Northbound) – 1st lane from center
- Commonwealth Avenue, from Don Fabian Street to Manggahan MRT Station, 1st lane from center
- E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue, in front of MDC and Wilcon Libis
- Aurora Boulevard (Eastbound), from 15th Avenue to 20th Avenue
- Aurora Boulevard (Westbound), near Burger King and Chowking, past F. Castillo
- Quezon Avenue, from after the BIR building to before the underpass
- Commonwealth Avenue, inner lane fronting UP Diliman
The MMDA is strongly advising all motorists to plan ahead and use alternate routes to avoid being caught in traffic snarls that could last for hours.
A weekend of roadwork, a future of smoother rides?
While weekend road closures are always a pain point for Metro Manila motorists, the government insists the short-term inconvenience is necessary for long-term gains.
However, critics continue to point out the inefficiency of scheduling mass roadwork during a time when Filipinos are often out and about — whether for work, leisure, or errands. The question remains: is there ever a “good” time to block a major chunk of QC’s road network?
More delays looming?
This comes as other major projects, such as the much-anticipated EDSA rehabilitation, may be pushed back to 2027 due to the Philippines hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2026, according to the DPWH. Add to that ongoing probes into infrastructure planning in Congress, and it’s clear that Metro Manila’s roads are caught in a tug-of-war between progress and bureaucracy.
Drivers, adjust your routes. Commuters, expect delays. And everyone else — brace yourselves. It’s going to be another tough weekend on the road in Quezon City.