MANILA, Philippines — Traffic in some areas of Metro Manila started to build-up by Friday evening, as authorities expected a “carmageddon” with Christmas rush anticipated to intensify this weekend. Joel Waje, of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Metrobase, told dzMM that traffic flow at certain portions of Edsa has begun to slowdown, as of this posting. The MMDA has expected traffic to further lose pace Friday night. ADVERTISEMENTSpecifically, Waje said moderate traffic could be expected in the following areas:Edsa Southbound Lane in RooseveltTimog Avenue to Ortigas FlyoverOrtigas Flyover to Meralco AvenueBonifacio Avenue to Cabrera RoadRoxas Boulevard to Edsa Northbound LaneMagallanes flyover Northbound to Ortigas road along Robinsons GalleriaWaje advised motorists to take alternate routes, especially the so-called Mabuhay Lane to avoid the decelerating flow of traffic. /kgaRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 21, 2018 10:41 UTC