Legarda Flyover Is Partially Closed Until November
Plan accordingly.
(SPOT.ph) Heads up, motorists! Another flyover is scheduled for road works, this time in Manila.
Starting July 6, the Legarda Flyover will be partially closed for repairs according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). This closure will last for four months until November 6 to allow for the replacement of 19 damaged expansion joints.
The repairs will begin on the westbound lane heading towards Legarda, with half of the lanes being closed for repairs. After completing the westbound lanes, the same procedure will be applied to the eastbound lanes heading towards Magsaysay Boulevard.
Located at the junction of Legarda Street and Magsaysay Boulevard in Santa Mesa, the Legarda Flyover is one of Manila's vital thoroughfares. Its closure will likely impact the flow of traffic around key locations such as the University of Santo Tomas, the Far Eastern University, and the Central Terminal Station of the LRT-1.
DPWH said affected lanes will be opened immediately after completion.
Also read: Expect Heavy Traffic Along EDSA as Kamuning Flyover Will Be Partially Closed for 11 Months
Not just the Legarda Flyover
Motorists should brace for heavy traffic flow throughout Metro Manila as several other flyovers are also undergoing necessary repairs this 2024.
ICYMI: The EDSA-Kamuning Flyover has been under construction since April and will remain so for a total of 11 months. Major rehabilitation works on the Magallanes Flyover also began in May, with the Guadalupe Bridge to follow.
This series of upgrades is part of the DPWH's mandate to rehabilitate infrastructures in preparation for the possibility of “The Big One,” which refers to a predicted major earthquake anticipated to strike along the 100-kilometer fault line that runs through the Greater Manila Area.
The DPWH advises motorists to plan their routes accordingly and use alternative roads where possible to mitigate delays.
Also read: After Kamuning, Magallanes Flyover and Guadalupe Bridge Are Scheduled for Rehabilitation This Year