As 4-day weekend comes to a close, Metro Manila road repairs continue

With the four-day weekend coming to a close, road repairs continue around Metro Manila. In a report from GMA News' "24 Oras," reporter John Consulta said that the Manila Metropolitan Development Authority (MMDA) is still rushing to complete several road reblocking projects such as northbound EDSA near Magallanes, northbound EDSA near Corinthians and northbound EDSA near Buendia.
For the latest Philippine news stories and videos, visit GMANews.TV Southbound EDSA near Ayala is also undergoing repairs. MMDA Chairman Atty. Francis Tolentino said the delayed and overdue projects are a sign that the agency needs to review its policies. "Dapat siguro kung may mga private contractors, a bond should be posted and forfeited kung hindi matapos ‘yung commitment nilang magtapos," he said. Tolentino also urged motorists to take alternative routes while the repairs are still ongoing. The Public Works and Highways Department and Manila Water said that most road repairs are scheduled to close by 4 a.m. Wednesday, just before the usual Manila traffic comes back. — BC/VS, GMA News