EDSA Magallanes Flyover Southbound Lane Reopens

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reopened the southbound lane of the EDSA Magallanes Flyover in Makati City on April 6, 2026, following a series of emergency safety repairs conducted during the Holy Week break.

The flyover was officially opened to motorists at approximately 6 a.m. On April 6, after crews finished final cleaning and safety inspections of the newly asphalted surface. This reopening was timed to precede the expected increase in vehicle volume associated with the start of the workweek.

DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon conducted a pre-dawn inspection of the site at around 3:30 a.m. On April 6 to ensure the infrastructure was ready for public use.

Scope of Rehabilitation Works

The southbound lane had been closed to traffic since the evening of Holy Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The closure was necessary to address critical safety concerns regarding the flyover’s expansion joints, which Secretary Dizon stated required immediate repair to prevent risks to motorists.

The rehabilitation project involved several key technical interventions, including:

• Retrofitting of the structure
• Replacement of expansion joints
• Asphalting and asphalt overlay

The total cost of the project is estimated at approximately P180 million, with P25 million specifically allocated for the replacement of the expansion joints.

Traffic Management and Rerouting

To minimize disruption during the 24-hour construction period, the DPWH maintained the northbound lane of the flyover for public use while the southbound lane remained fully closed.

Motorists traveling southbound were advised to utilize the EDSA Service Road. The designated rerouting plan directed vehicles to veer right before the Magallanes Flyover and turn right onto Chino Roces Avenue. From there, traffic proceeded toward Waltermart Makati, turned left onto Antonio Arnaiz Avenue, and continued to Osmeña Highway before reconnecting to EDSA toward Pasay.

Broader EDSA Rehabilitation Program

The repairs at the Magallanes Flyover are part of a larger EDSA rehabilitation program aimed at improving road conditions and travel efficiency. Phase 1 of this comprehensive program is reported to be nearly complete and is currently ahead of schedule by two months.

The DPWH is now preparing for Phase 2 of the program, which will cover the section from Orense to Monumento. This next phase is set for bidding in April 2026 and will utilize a nighttime construction strategy to reduce the impact on daily traffic flow.

The agency utilized the low volume of vehicles typically seen in Metro Manila during the Holy Week period to execute the round-the-clock rehabilitation works, ensuring that the critical junction was restored before the return of standard commuter traffic.