Motorists were encouraged to use the Mabuhay Lanes bypassing the congested Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA) as the Skyway Stage 3 will start charging toll on Monday, July 12.
“Motorists who are coming from the northern part of Metro Manila and will travel southbound, and those who might want to avoid EDSA can take Mabuhay Lanes as alternate routes,” Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benhur Abalos said Saturday, July 10.
“We want to give them options on their travel without being stuck in traffic,” he added.
Abalos has inspected part of Mabuhay Lane Route 1 in Mother Ignacia, Sct. Esguerra, and Sct. Ybardolaza in Quezon City and personally oversaw the installation of directional road signages that will serve as guide to the motorists.
Abalos said the MMDA revisited the Mabuhay Lanes as they expect additional vehicular volume on EDSA next week.
The MMDA will only allow night-time repairs including re-blocking activities and other road constructions from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to avoid traffic during rush hours.
Despite the expected influx of motorists in EDSA, Abalos said he sees no need to re-implement the number coding scheme as traffic is still manageable.
Abalos further said that he asked for assistance and cooperation from the seven local government units covered by the Mabuhay Lane routes to effectively clear the routes from any form of obstructions, stressing that illegal parking won’t be allowed in any of the Mabuhay Lane routes.
Route from north to south
•From EDSA turn right at Mother Ignacia, left at Sgt. Esguerra, right at Sct. Ybardolaza straight to Judge Jimenez Street, right at E. Rodriguez Avenue, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra St., left at L. Mencias, right at Shaw Boulevard, left at Martinez/Nueve de Pebrero, right at Maysilo Circle, right at San Francisco, left at Coronado, take Makati – Mandaluyong bridge to Makati and or to destination.
•From EDSA: Turn right at West Avenue, right to Del Monte Ave., left at Sto. Domingo or Biak na Bato, right at Amoranto then left at Banawe or D. Tuazon, right at Maria Clara or Dapitan to destination
•From North Luzon Expressway (NLEx): Exit at Mindanao Avenue Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at Congressional, right at Luzon Avenue, take Bridge crossing Commonwealth Avenue, Katipunan Avenue, C-5 to destination
•From Quezon City to Makati City: Take N. Domingo left to Blumentritt-Kalentong, left at Manalost. Right at Mariano, right at Luna Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Acacia Lane, right at F. Ortigas, left at Primo Cruz, left at F. Blumentritt, Coronado take Mandaluyong-Makati Bridge to destination
•From Quezon City to Makati City: Take N. Domingo left to Blumentritt-Kalentong, left at Manalost. Right at Mariano, right atLuna Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Febrero, straight to Martinez Ave, left at Maysilo Circle, left at Boni Ave.,right at Sikap Street, right at Maria Clara street, left at Sgt. Bumatay Street, cross at Pantaleon Street, straight to Mandaluyong-Makati Bridge to destination
•From Quezon City to Makati City: From E. Rodriguez left at Matimyas - Plaza Nolito Fajardo left at V. G. Cruz, right at Lardizabal, left at DelaFuente, right at Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. Nagtahan to P. Quirino left at South Super Highway.
•From North Luzon Expressway (NLEX): Right at Balintawak to Cloverleaf to EDSA going to Monumento then left at A. De Jesus St. (8th st.), left at C-3, right at A. Bonifacio, take Mayon Ave. to Welcome Rotonda.
Route to Greenhills, San Juan City
•From EDSA: Turn right at Banahaw street right at Makiling, left at Benitez, straight at St. Joseph, left at Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center.
•From EDSA: Turn right at Anapolis, right at Eisenhower then left at Club Filipino to Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center.
Route to Baclaran, Paranaque City
•From EDSA: Turn right at Connecticut to Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center
•From EDSA: Take EDSA-Tramo flyover then right at Andrews Avenue straight to Airport road, right at Roxas Blvd. take Service road to Redemptorist.
•From Manila Area: Along Roxas Blvd. take a U-turn at Airport road, take Service road to Redemptorist.
Route to Carriedo, Manila City
•From Manila Area: From Taft Ave. take Ayala Blvd. left at Carlos Palangca (Echague) to Carriedo Street.
•From Manila Area: From Padre Burgos take Jones Bridge right at Muelle del Blanco National to Plaza Lacson to Carriedo.
Route to Divisoria, Manila
•From Dapitan Zuki Market: Take A. H. Lacson Ave. turn left at Tayuman Street, then left at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.
•From Roxas Blvd. right at Claro M. Recto straight to Divisoria.
•From R-10: Left at Moriones Street then right at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.