BEIJING, May 1, 2024 (AFP) – At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China’s Guangdong province on Wednesday, state media reported. State broadcaster CCTV said a stretch of road between Meizhou city and Dabu county in Guangdong province caved in at around 2:10 am (1810 GMT). The incident caused 18 vehicles to become trapped and involved a total of 49 people, CCTV said. As of 11:45 am, “19 […]
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MMDA encourages traffic personnel, street sweepers to continue wearing face masks outdoors
Says face masks could also serve as protection against air pollution (Eagle News) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Auhthority (MMDA) has encouraged its field personnel to continue wearing face masks outdoors and in open spaces amid the new policy for optional wearing of face masks outdoors. Because of traffic-related pollution that affects the health of its traffic personnel and street sweepers, MMDA Acting Chairman Engr. Carlo Dimayuga III said that the wearing of face […]
Number coding scheme gagawing 5pm to 7pm sakaling ibalik – MMDA
By Earlo Bringas Eagle News Service (Eagle News) – Upang maibsan ang pagbigat ng trapiko sa mga pangunahing kalsada ngayong nasa ilalim na ng Alert Level 2 ang NCR, balak na ng Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) na ibalik ang number coding scheme pero tuwing rush hour lamang. Itoy dahil pa rin pagbabalik normal ng mga volume ng mga sasakyan na dumadaan sa mga kalsada sa metro manila lalo na sa kahabaan ng EDSA. […]
Pres. Duterte inaugurates Skyway stage 3, says he hopes Filipinos’ lives will be better
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte inaugurated the third stage of the Metro Manila Skyway Project (MMSS-3) built to ease traffic congestion in Metro Manila, saying that with the completion of the project he hoped to make life a bit easier for the Filipinos amid the pandemic. “Today, the life of many may not really be very, very comfortable. But ang hiningi ko lang naman komportable lang na buhay. And if this will continue, […]
Pres. Duterte threatens to fire TRB officials for traffic gridlock caused by RFID mess at NLEX
Duterte also hits NLEX for glitches in system, not doing trial run (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to fire officials of the Toll Regulatory Board for the traffic fiasco caused by the RFID mess in tollways that started with Duterhe implementation of cashless transactions on Dec. 1. “You know, I have to weed out incompetence. Listen very carefully to all and sundry, I do not want you … becoming a deadwood. If […]
Interim ops of Edsa Busway start today
(Eagle News)–The interim operations of the Edsa Busway start today, July 1. The Department of Transportation said buses from Monumento to Quezon Avenue will be using the following bus stops located on the curbside for the meantime to pick up and/or unload passengers: Bagong Barrio LRT Balintawak Kaingin Road LRT Muñoz Station MRT North Avenue Station (Southbound-Loading only, Northbound-Unloading Only) MRT Quezon Avenue Station (Southbound-Loading only, Northbound-Unloading Only) According to the DOTr, buses will “shift […]
Some M. Manila roads scheduled to undergo reblocking, repair
(Eagle News)–The Department of Public Works and Highways advised motorists to take alternate routes as it begins reblocking and repair work on several Metro Manila roads. In a statement, the DPWH said the work on the following roads started on Friday, Feb. 28: A. Bonifacio Ave. (southbound): J Manuel to Sgt. Rivera St., third lane from sidewalk Elliptical road (westbound): corner Maharlika St., ninth lane from outer sidewalk General Luis St. (westbound): Diversion road to […]
Traffic adjustments in place in Alabang, Edsa Balintawak due to Skyway projects
(Eagle News)–Traffic adjustments are being implemented in several areas in and Metro Manila as the construction for Skyway Extension and Skyway Stage 3 Projects continue, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said. The MMDA said the adjustments in Alabang and Edsa Balintawak started on Friday, Feb. 14. These are the affected roads: Balintawak Starting 11 pm on Friday, one lane closure was implemented on EDSA Balintawak northbound to give way to the installation of vertical […]
Motorists advised to temporarily avoid several roads in M. Manila as construction, reblocking activities continue
(Eagle News)–The Department of Public Works and Highways advised motorists to avoid several roads in Metro Manila as reblocking and sewer construction activities, and repairs continue. Below is a list: SOUTHBOUND: 1. A. Bonifacio Ave. Cloverleaf to 11th Ave. (1st lane from sidewalk) 2. EDSA Bulakan St. to West Ave. (3rd lane from sidewalk) 3. EDSA approaching BP Tuazon flyover towards A. Boni Serrano flyover (2nd lane from MRT Line) WESTBOUND: 4. General Luis St., […]
Authorities announce road closures, alternate routes for 30th SEA Games
(Eagle News) — Authorities will implement road closures in parts of Metro Manila for the 30th Southeast Asian Games. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority and the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit said the following will be closed starting Nov. 30, at 12:01 a.m.: Stretch of Adriatico St. from President Quirino to P. Ocampo (both directions) Stretch of P. Ocampo, from Taft Ave. to Adriatico (westbound direction only) Authorities said the closure will last until December […]
Several Metro Manila roads scheduled for reblocking, repair
(Eagle News)–Several roads in Metro Manila are scheduled to undergo reblocking and repair. The Department of Public Works and Highways said work in the following roads takes place starting Friday, 11 p.m.: Edsa southbound direction of approach B of P. Tuazon Flyover to approach A of Boni Serrano Flyover, innermost lane, beside railway northbound direction after Aurora Boulevard to New York Street, 3rd lane from sidewalk. General Luis St.- westbound direction from Samonte Street to […]
MMDA warns of heavy traffic in some areas due to traffic simulation for SEA Games
(Eagle News)–The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Wednesday, Nov. 13, warned motorists of heavy traffic in some areas as the agency conducts a traffic simulation for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games on November 14. The MMDA said the following roads will be affected by the simulation: EDSA Northbound lane Mindanao Avenue North Avenue Quirino Avenue Pasay Avenue Taft Avenue Magallanes South Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The MMDA said it will implement the stop and […]
