DPWH starts P8.7B EDSA rehab in June, set to finish by 2027

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Monday that the P8.7-billion rehabilitation of EDSA, set to begin on June 13, will be completed by 2027.

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan stated that the project aims to make EDSA a more pedestrian-friendly road with new concrete and thick asphalt for its full 200-kilometer stretch, addressing traffic congestion and improving pedestrian lanes and drainage systems.

The Pasay to Guadalupe section will be prioritized due to the upcoming ASEAN Summit in 2026, with construction paused during summit periods.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon assured that the EDSA bus lane will remain operational throughout construction, and San Miguel Corp. has agreed to waive toll fees for some segments of Skyway Stage 3 during this period.

The DoTr and MMDA have developed traffic mitigation plans including deploying more buses on the EDSA Busway, extending train services at MRT-3, and implementing a strict odd-even scheme for private cars along EDSA.