Important MMSP update: Mindanao Avenue outer lane CLOSED starting June 29
The construction of the MMSP – Metro Manila Subway Project – is in full swing. As an early public service announcement, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) saw fit to inform the public that as of June 29, 2024, the last 2 outer lanes along Mindanao Avenue between Congressional Avenue and Tandang Sora Avenue will be closed. A new diversion road will be made available; here’s what you need to know.
Construction of MMSP Tandang Sora Station prompts lane closures along Mindanao Avenue
Photo: Department of Transportation
As it stands, the Tandang Sora Station of the MMSP is next to be constructed, and because heavy machinery and materials, as well as other roadworks, are expected in and around the area, a small diversion road will be made available for light vehicles to pass through the affected stretch of Mindanao Avenue. No end date has been mentioned, however, the closure of the 2 outermost lanes between Congressional and Tandang Sora will start on June 29.
Photo: Department of Transportation
That said, and despite the availability of a short diversion road, motorists are still being asked for their patience, and to work out alternate routes, if possible. Traffic will inevitably become heavier than normal once the lane closure begins; normal traffic is already bad in the area, and one can only assume just how much worse it will become.
Photo: Department of Transportation
The MMSP is a PHP 488.4 billion project and will have 13 subway stations spanning a length of about 33 kilometers. Among its many highlights, it is seen to cut down the travel time between Quezon City to NAIA to just 35 minutes. For that to happen, “inconveniences” such as this will happen more often as more stations and infrastructure are built.
But in the name of the commuting public, here’s to hoping that it all goes well. Until then, let’s all try to be more patient. Delayed gratification, yes?
