MMDA to change Marcos Highway traffic scheme after weekend gridlock

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will implement changes on Marcos Highway following a severe traffic gridlock last Saturday.

The congestion was attributed to a high volume of vehicles from simultaneous mall sales and uncoordinated truck ban policies.

MMDA chairperson Romando Artes explained that sales in malls outside the agency's jurisdiction, coupled with LGUs' uncoordinated truck ban policies, led to vehicles being stranded and causing road congestion.

An intersection along Marcos Highway and Gil Fernando Avenue may be opened to facilitate easier adjustments during heavy traffic.

The MMDA plans to replace concrete barriers with easily removable orange plastic barriers to manage sudden increases in vehicle volume.

Discussions have been held with local governments of Pasig, Marikina, Cainta, and Antipolo regarding U-turn slot organization and a memorandum of agreement will be signed to standardize truck ban hours.