The much-awaited rehabilitation of EDSA will still proceed, though it is unlikely to begin during the Holy Week break, according to a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official on Monday.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr), Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and DPWH had initially hoped to start the project in April, likely during the second week, once the master plan is finalized. However, adjustments in the project timeline are expected due to the numerous factors and stakeholders involved.
DPWH National Capital Region Director Loreta Malaluan clarified in a message to ABS-CBN News that while some final details are being addressed, the project will still move forward, just not during the Holy Week.
Transport Secretary Vince Dizon and MMDA Chairman Romando Artes also confirmed that the rehabilitation project will take around one and a half years to complete, with substantial traffic disruptions expected along the main thoroughfare. The project will be carried out in phases to manage the impact on commuters and motorists.