EDSA Kamuning Flyover Southbound reopens ahead of schedule

After being closed to the public for three months to undergo repairs, the Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) has officially completed rehabilitation works on the EDSA Kamuning Flyover-Southbound.

The repair works were done ahead of schedule which allowed the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to reopen the said flyover to motorists today, August 15, 2024. Originally, the flyover was supposed to be closed until October but progress on the rehabilitation works was moving at a progressive rate.

According to Acting MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes, the early completion was attributed to the close coordination and cooperation between concerned agencies. During the flyover’s temporary closure, the DPWH retrofitted the infrastructure to make it more durable and withstand strong earthquakes as it serves as an important roadway for motorists heading towards Cubao and beyond.

“The DPWH was able to finish the flyover’s retrofitting works two months ahead of schedule intended to strengthen and prepare it for potential earthquakes, or the ‘Big One’,” said Artes.

Despite the completion of rehabilitation works on the road itself, the DPWH said they will continue work below the flyover itself to ensure the structure is secure. With 24,000 four-wheeled vehicles and 23,000 motorcycles traversing the flyover daily, the DPWH is adamant the infrastructure will continue to serve motorists.

As for the other bridge rehabilitation projects, Artes mentioned that plans for repairing the EDSA Guadalupe Bridge are still in the planning stages as a temporary bridge will need to be built first to accommodate vehicles. Moreover, there are also repair works being done on the EDSA Magallanes Flyover - Southbound.

With the EDSA Kamuning Flyover - Southbound reopened to the public, motorists who had to find alternate routes during its three-month repair will now be able to take the flyover once more.