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This Week in Metro Manila (May 4 to 10, 2019)
For news on the Marcos Bridge closure to water interruption in some parts of Metro Manila, read on!
By: Denisse Shawntel Tan | May 04, 2019
The Marcos Bridge is often used by commuters who frequent areas in Quezon City and Rizal.
Image: Matthew G. Raquepo
Here’s a quick overview on what to expect when you travel to Metro Manila this week: the weather will be dry and hot but there’s a chance of light showers and thunderstorms on the latter part of the week. In terms of transportation and traffic, the Marcos Bridge along Marcos Highway will be closed for rehabilitation, which means that commuters who frequently use the bridge will have to find alternative routes. Lastly, several areas in Manila will be affected by Maynilad’s water interruption until May 14. For the full details, keep reading.
Weather: Hot weather with chance of thunderstorms
Brace yourselves for the changes in weather this week. As the atmosphere will be hot and dry in the first part of the week, the latter part is expected to be rainy. Day temperature will remain high at a range of 33 °C to 35 °C [1]. Bring an umbrella whenever you go out as a protection against both the sun and the rain. Also make sure to apply sunscreen on your skin if you’re going to be under the sun for most of the day. A bottle of water will also help in keeping you hydrated and reduce your risk of heatstroke.
Traffic News: Rehabilitation of Marcos Bridge begins
Starting at 11:00 PM on May 4, the eastbound part of Marcos Bridge along Marcos Highway will be closed from traffic for rehabilitation. The rehabilitation will last for four months. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has announced that the rehabilitation will focus on repair works and maintenance of the bridge which is used to connect parts of Rizal, Marikina, and Quezon City. The MMDA also issued suggestions for alternate routes below [2]:
Cubao to Antipolo
• From Cubao, go along Aurora Blvd. then to A. Boni Flyover. It will go straight ahead to Sumulong Highway to Antipolo.
• Another route would be to turn right to Katipunan Ave. from Aurora Blvd. From there, take a left turn to Boni Serrano and FVR Road heading to Macapagal Bridge then Marcos Highway to Antipolo.
• From Cubao, take a right turn to 15th Avenue then left to Boni Serrano. Go to FVR Road straight to Macapagal Bridge then drive along Marcos Highway to Antipolo.
Antipolo to Cubao
• If you’re coming from Antipolo, take Simulong Highway then Bonifacio Avenue straight to Aurora Blvd to Cubao.
• From Antipolo, you can also take Marcos Highway then FVR Road then make a right turn to Katipunan Avenue. Take a left turn to Aurora Blvd then head straight to Cubao.
• If you’re going to use the Marcos Highway and FVR Road route, then go straight Boni Serrano Ave., then make a right turn to 20th Ave., left to Aurora Blvd., then to Cubao.
Travel Update: Some parts of Metro Manila to be affected by water interruption
Heads up: Las Pinas, Paranaque, and Muntinlupa will be affected by Maynilad’s water interruption until May 14. The areas and time of the interruption are as follows [3]:
Muntinlupa City
From 5:00AM to 8:00PM
• Alabang
• Cupang
• Sucat
From 5:00AM to 1:00AM
• Barangay Alabang
• Barangay Ayala Alabang
From 7:00PM to 2:00PM
• Barangay Alabang
• Barangay Bayanan
• Barangay Poblacion
• Barangay Putatan
• Barangay Tunasan
From 3:00AM to 1:00AM
• Barangay Poblacion
• Barangay Tunasan
From 2:00PM to 2:00AM
• Barangay Sucat
Las Pinas City
From 5:00AM to 1:00AM
• Barangay Almanza Uno
• Barangay Pamplona Dos
• Barangay Pamplona Tres
• Barangay Pamplona Uno
• Barangay Pilar
• Barangay Pulanglupa Dos
• Barangay Talon Dos
• Barangay Talon Kuatro
• Barangay Talon Singko
• Barangay Talon Tres
• Barangay Talon Uno
• BF International/CAA
From 3:00AM to 1:00AM
• Barangay Almanza Dos (BF Almanza, T. S. Cruz Subdivision, Versailles)
Paranaque City
From 5:00AM to 1:00AM
• Barangay BF Home
From 5:00AM to 11:00PM
• Barangay BF Homes
• Barangay San Antonio
From 2:00PM to 2:00AM
• Barangay BF Homes
Those living in the affected areas are recommended to stock up on water for backup.
For more updates and travel tips, head on over to Yoorekka!
Sources:
[1] http://bit.ly/2GYJVXW
[2] http://bit.ly/2GT5AzE
[3] http://bit.ly/2PKXkFP
About Denisse Shawntel Tan
Denisse Tan is currently a work in progress: she’s an aspiring writer, artist, and fashion designer! She’s trying to figure out how to manage her time in achieving all of her goals while also taking in life as humanly possible. Aside from art, she’s a big fan of the color pink, disco music, Bratz dolls, and Genshin Impact. By age 35, she plans to travel to New York City 🗽.
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