EDSA rehab set for 2026 as agencies finalize plan

METRO MANILA‘S traffic agency on Wednesday said it would meet with National Government officials on Dec. 17 to finalize plans for the long-delayed rehabilitation of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), as the administration moves to revive the project in 2026 after resolving issues that stalled earlier efforts.

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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Department of Transportation have signaled their intention to begin the overhaul by next year, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Romando S. Artes told avirtual news briefing.

He said the MMDA is preparing its own schedule and coordination plan, noting that the problems that disrupted past rehabilitation attempts have largely been settled.

He said the MMDA met last week with Transportation Secretary Giovanni B. Lopez and Public Works Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon to “iron out the details” of the renewed push. “We've addressed [the issues]. We will announce the details on Dec. 17.”