Parts of EDSA near West and North Avenues in Quezon City have been closed to traffic starting Feb. 1, 2026 following the scheduled girder launching activities of Metro Rail Transit (MRT-7), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and Department of Transportation (DOTR) announced.
The temporary lane closures ensure the safety of the motoring public as several heavy equipment and machinery will lift parts of a steel superstructure that will connect the MRT-7’s North EDSA turnback track along West Avenue.
The DOTR-Project Management Office sought assistance from the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Quezon City Government to implement temporary lane closures and traffic rerouting schemes to mitigate its impact on the motoring public.
“Traffic enforcers from MMDA and Quezon City government, and traffic marshals from DOTr’s private contractor have been deployed to minimize the effect on traffic.”
In a press briefing, MMDA Chairman Atty. Don Artes said traffic enforcers from MMDA and Quezon City government, and traffic marshals from DOTr’s private contractor have been deployed to minimize the effect on traffic.
“Traffic signages are also being installed to inform and guide motorists and other road users,” he said.
“Minimal traffic is expected during the partial closure of portions of EDSA during nighttime but big impact on traffic is expected during full closure to give way to the construction activities.”
“Minimal traffic is expected during the partial closure of portions of EDSA during nighttime but big impact on traffic is expected during full closure to give way to the construction activities,” said Artes, who was joined by DOTr Undersecretary TJ Batan and Alfredo Kimpo, Assistant City Administrator for Quezon City Government, during the press briefing.
Along EDSA near North Avenue, portions of the two outermost lanes on the northbound direction and the two innermost lanes on the southbound direction have been closed to vehicle traffic starting Feb. 1.
The closed lanes serve as sites where tower support systems will be built for the girder launching activities. The closures also ensure that motorists and commuters are not put in harm’s way while heavy equipment maneuver during the lifting and launching works.
LANE CLOSURES
Temporary lane closures will be implemented during girder launching activities which will be done from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM. During lane closures, two zipper lanes will be opened at the opposite direction to lessen the activity’s impact to motorists and commuters.
Motorists are advised to use alternate routes for vehicles going to Balintawak and Cubao during the scheduled lane closures.
For northbound motorists heading to Balintawak from Cubao via EDSA, the following alternate routes are available:
• From Cubao, turn right at Quezon Avenue, then turn at Agham Road, left at North Avenue, right at Mindanao Avenue, left turn at Congressional Avenue and exit to EDSA.
• From Quezon Avenue, go straight to Quezon Memorial Circle then exit at Visayas Avenue. From Visayas Avenue, head to Congressional Avenue then turn at EDSA.
• From Quezon Avenue, turn right at Mindanao Avenue extension, then straight to Mindanao Avenue. Turn at Congressional Avenue then exit to EDSA.
• From Quezon Avenue, turn right at Mindanao Avenue extension, then straight to Mindanao Avenue. Take the U-Turn slot and head to North Avenue.
• From Road 8 of Barangay Pagasa, go straight to Ilocos Sur Street, then turn at Corregidor Street and exit to EDSA.
For southbound motorists heading to Cubao from Balintawak via EDSA, the following alternate routes are available:
• From Balintawak, turn at FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), then go straight to Quezon Avenue, then take the U-Turn slot and head towards Timog Avenue, then turn to EDSA going to Cubao.
• From Balintawak, turn at West Avenue, then go straight to Timog Avenue and exit at EDSA.
• From Balintawak, turn at West Avenue, then take Examiner Street to Quezon Avenue, then turn to EDSA.
• From Balintawak, take FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), turn to either Baler Street or Del Monte Avenue, then turn to West Avenue and head to Timog Avenue to EDSA.
For motorists heading to West Avenue from Balintawak via EDSA, the following alternate routes may be used:
• From Balintawak, turn at FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), then go straight to Quezon Avenue, then take the U-Turn slot and head towards West Avenue.
• From Balintawak, turn at Bulacan Street then left to West Avenue.
• From Balintawak, turn at FPJ Avenue (Roosevelt Avenue), then left at Baler Street or Del Monte Avenue, then go straight to West Avenue.
• From Balintawak, turn at Bansalangin Street in Project 7, then go straight to Baler Street then turn at West Avenue.
After the girder launching activities are completed, the tower support systems will be taken down, and restoration works at closed lanes will be done at the expense of the MRT-7 contractor, according to the DOTR-PMO.
Reopening of closed lanes at northbound direction of EDSA is scheduled on May 8, while the southbound direction on May 18.
As of December 2025, MRT-7 is 82.01% complete with commercial operations covering the entire Quezon City segment from North EDSA to Sacred Heart targeted by the first half of 2027.
SCHEDULE OF THE LANE CLOSURES ALONG EDSA:
FEB. 1-10 INSTALLATION OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 2
Lane closures:
-EDSA Northbound
-Full Closure from 10:00PM to 4:00AM
-Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01AM to 9:59PM
Interventions:
-Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
-Alternative routes available
FEB. 11-21 LIFTING OF MODULE 4.1
Lane closures:
-EDSA Northbound (Full Closure from 10:00PM to 4:00AM)
Interventions:
-Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
-Alternative routes available
FEB. 22-26 INSTALLATION OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 3
Interventions
-Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available
-Alternative routes available
FEB. 27-MAR. 10 LIFTING OF MODULE 4.2
Lane closures:
EDSA Northbound
-Full Closure from 10:00PM to 4:00AM
Interventions:
-Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
-Alternative routes available
MAR. 11-23 LIFTING OF MODULE 5.0
Lane closures:
EDSA Southbound
-Full Closure from 10:00PM to 4:00AM
-Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01AM to 9:59PM
Interventions:
-Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available
-Alternative routes available
MAR. 24-APR. 7 LIFTING OF MODULES 7 AND 8
Lane closures:
-Intersection of EDSA-West Avenue Full Closure
-No closure at EDSA Northbound and Southbound
Interventions:
-Alternate routes to West Avenue from Balintawak available
APR. 8-20 LIFTING OF MODULE 6
Lane closures:
-Intersection of EDSA-West Avenue Full Closure
-No closure at EDSA Northbound and Southbound
Interventions:
-Alternate routes to West Avenue from Balintawak available
APR. 21 TO 29 PUNCHLISTING
Lane closures:
No Closure
Interventions:
Status quo
APR. 29-MAY 8 DISMANTLING OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 2 AND ROAD RESTORATION WORKS
Lane closures:
EDSA Northbound
-Full Closure from 10:00PM to 4:00AM
-Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01AM to 9:59PM
Interventions:
-Zipper lane at EDSA Southbound available
-Alternative routes available
MAY 9-19 DISMANTLING OF TOWER SUPPORT NO. 3 AND ROAD RESTORATION WORKS
Lane closures:
EDSA Southbound
-Full Closure from 10:00PM to 4:00AM
-Four lanes reopened to traffic from 4:01AM to 9:59PM
Interventions:
-Zipper lane at EDSA Northbound available
-Alternative routes available
