Epifanio de los Santos Avenue

Also known as EDSA

Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) is a major thoroughfare in Metro Manila, running through six local government units and experiencing severe traffic congestion due to its nearly double capacity for the average 464,000 daily vehicles. Scheduled repairs on EDSA, particularly on the Guadalupe Bridge starting this month, have raised concerns among motorists about potential disruptions and delays, prompting calls for assistance from the government to support affected transport workers and small businesses during the year-long rehabilitation period.

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Last updated at April 25, 2025.

Recent stories about EDSA

5 convicted for 2013 Cubao kidnapping of minors

A Quezon City court has convicted five individuals for kidnapping two minors in Cubao in July 2013, with three of the accused receiving sentences of reclusion perpetua without parole eligibility and two others getting sentences ranging from 10 to 17 years.
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DPWH starts 24-hour road repairs in Metro Manila, April 16-21

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will carry out 24-hour road repairs from April 16 to 21 across at least 30 sections of Metro Manila to improve infrastructure and ease traffic flow during the Holy Week break.
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DOTr suspends bus firm after NLEX crash; 13 injured

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended operations of a bus company involved in a multiple-vehicle collision on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Valenzuela City, which left 13 people injured.
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DPWH postpones EDSA rehab to May 15 due to ASEAN meeting

The rehabilitation of EDSA, the country's most congested highway, has been postponed again and is now expected to begin on May 15.
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DPWH suspends EDSA works during Holy Week for rehab starting May 15

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Monday that it will suspend civil works along EDSA during Holy Week to focus on preliminary preparations for the major rehabilitation of the thoroughfare.
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DPWH starts weekend repairs on Magallanes Flyover, April 11-June

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) began weekend repair works on the northbound lanes of the Magallanes Flyover along EDSA in Makati City starting April 11.
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MRT-3, LRT-1, LRT-2 suspend ops April 17-20 for maintenance

The Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3), Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1), and Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) will suspend operations from April 17 to April 20 for annual maintenance activities.
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MMDA deploys over 2,500 personnel for Holy Week traffic management

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will deploy over 2,542 personnel and 468 assets during Holy Week from April 16 to 21 to ensure public safety and convenience at transportation hubs and major roads.
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Dizon assures EDSA busway stays open during April overhaul

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon assured commuters on Thursday that the EDSA bus carousel will remain open and exclusive to buses during the upcoming thoroughfare overhaul set to begin in April.
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DPWH to rehab EDSA southbound lane from mid-April to Nov

Public Works Secretary Manny Bonoan announced on Wednesday that the rehabilitation of EDSA's southbound lane will likely begin in mid-April and continue through November.
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