Motorists in Metro Manila are being warned about widespread flooding across 44 national road sections in eight cities, with two major roads rendered impassable, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported on Monday, July 21.
In a social media advisory, the DPWH–National Capital Region (NCR) said both directions of G. Araneta Avenue — southbound from Kaliraya Street to E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue, and northbound from E. Rodriguez Sr. to Kaliraya — remain impassable due to floodwaters reaching a depth of 100 centimeters as of noon.
While two roads are currently closed to traffic, 33 other road sections remain passable to all vehicle types despite experiencing light to moderate flooding. Meanwhile, nine road sections are only accessible to heavy vehicles due to deeper water levels.
DPWH Quick Response Teams have been dispatched to affected areas to help clear drainage systems and assist stranded motorists. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes and avoid severely flooded roads for safety and convenience.
Here’s a breakdown of road conditions in affected Metro Manila cities:
City of Manila (Passable with flood height of 5–30 cm)
- España Blvd. (Antipolo to A. Maceda; M. dela Fuente to A.H. Lacson)
- Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. (Pureza to Hipodromo; V. Mapa to SM Sta. Mesa)
- Blumentritt Rd. (P. Margal to P. Florentino)
- Tayuman cor. Jose Abad Santos Ave.
- Mel Lopez Blvd. (C-2 to Moriones; in front of SMDEO)
- Roxas Blvd. SB (Pedro Gil; near Philippine Navy)
- Taft Ave. SB (Pedro Gil; U.N. Ave.)
- T.M. Kalaw Ave. WB (Taft Ave. to Ma. Orosa St.)
- UN Ave. to Pedro Gil
- After Quirino Ave.
Quezon City, Mandaluyong City, Parañaque City
(Limited access: Passable only to heavy vehicles; flood height: 20–40 cm)
- Quezon City:
- Regalado Ave. North cor. Bristol St.
- G. Araneta cor. Maria Clara St.
- Sto. Domingo Ave. cor. Calamba St.
- Maria Clara St. (G. Araneta to Sto. Domingo)
- Gen. Luis St. cor. Ambrocia St.
- Sto. Domingo Ave. (cor. Maria Clara and Atok Sts.)
- Mandaluyong City:
- Boni Ave. cor. F. Ortigas
- Parañaque City:
- Sucat Road (in front of Oyster Plaza)
Passable Roads in Quezon City and Parañaque City
- Quezon Ave. EB (BMA Ave. to Tuayan Ave.)
- Quezon Ave. cor. Biak na Bato
- Sucat Road (in front of Oyster Plaza)
Malabon City, Pasay City, and Navotas City
(Passable with flood depth of 10–30 cm)
- Malabon City:
- Gov. W Pascual Ave. (Maria Clara St.; Sitio 6 to Sanciangco St.)
- C. Arellano St. (Paez St. to Sacristia St.)
- P. Aquino St. (Gen. Luna Intersection)
- Sanciangco St.
- M.H. Del Pilar
- Pasay City:
- Tramo (before Tramo Bridge to Airport)
- Andrews Ave.
- Navotas City:
- Road 10 (Navotas–Manila Boundary) – 20 cm flood
- Northbay Blvd. – 20–30 cm flood
Valenzuela City
(Passable with flood height of 11–30 cm)
- MacArthur Highway, Brgy. Dalandanan (C. Santiago to G. Lazaro St.; G. Lazaro to Gov. T. Santiago St.)
- G. Lazaro St. cor. MacArthur Highway
- Gov. T. Santiago St. cor. MacArthur Highway
- MacArthur Highway, Marulas (Pio Valenzuela to Elysian St.)
Authorities continue to monitor affected areas and urge motorists to stay updated on real-time advisories.