The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is set to introduce on Saturday a new traffic scheme on Commonwealth Avenue and Elliptical Road in Quezon City to help ease heavy traffic in the area due to construction of Metro Rail Transit (MRT)-7.
Starting Saturday, Maharlika Street from Elliptical Road to Masaya Street; and Masaya Street from Maginhawa Street to Commonwealth Avenue will become a one-way traffic.
MMDA Acting General Manager Jojo Garcia said all public utility vehicles, including jeepneys and UV Express coming from Elliptical Road are advised to take Maharlika Street, turn left at Masaya Street to destination.
To avoid confusion, Garcia said they will hold a dry run activity for the implementation of the new traffic scheme while most people are taking their day-off.
“On Monday, April 9, the traffic scheme will be fully implemented,” Garcia said.
The MMDA will also install plastic barriers to separate public utility vehicles going to different directions and fences to confine pedestrians to designated loading and unloading areas.
“Enforcement of traffic rules and regulations and discipline are the keys to address traffic problem here. We are asking for the cooperation of the public,” said Garcia.
The MMDA designed the new traffic scheme after motorists and commuters experienced heavier than usual traffic brought by the on-going construction of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) 7 in the area.
