President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered a temporary pause on the planned rebuilding of EDSA, instructing key government agencies to re-evaluate and accelerate the project’s timeline to an unprecedented six months. This directive comes as a direct response to public sentiment and a commitment to minimizing the widespread inconvenience typically associated with such a large-scale infrastructure undertaking.
Acknowledging the “calvary and traffic suffering” that a two-year construction period would inflict on Filipino commuters and motorists, especially with the upcoming school year, President Marcos Jr. has called for a “whole-of-government approach.” He has mandated the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and other concerned agencies to collaborate intensely.
The President’s order is clear: to leverage modern technology and innovative construction methods to drastically cut down the project duration. The goal is to ensure that the EDSA rebuild is implemented with maximum efficiency, thereby mitigating traffic congestion and wasted time, and opportunities for the Filipino people.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has committed to working closely with its partner agencies to fully implement the President’s decree. Their focus will be on developing and executing strategies that will significantly ease and accelerate travel for both commuters and motorists during the reconstruction period.
This move underscores President Marcos Jr.’s dedication to responsive governance and his commitment to improving the daily lives of Filipinos by embracing modern solutions for critical infrastructure development. Further details on the revised plans and timeline for the EDSA rebuild are expected to be released by the concerned agencies in the coming weeks.
