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MMDA eyes closure of Roxas Boulevard portion for rehab works

REPAIR INSPECTION. Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chair Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. (second from left) inspects the repair of damaged drainage infrastructure near the Libertad Pumping Station in Pasay City on Wednesday (Dec. 15, 2021). Abalos said the entire southbound portion of Roxas Boulevard may be closed for three months to complete the rehabilitation and prevent flooding in the area. (Photo courtesy of MMDA) MANILA - A portion of Roxas Boulevard near the Libertad Pumping Station in Pasay City is being eyed for closure while the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) fix a nearby old drainage structure. In an inspection along Roxas Blvd. on Wednesday, MMDA Chair Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. said the repair of the drainage structure-a box culvert owned and maintained by the DPWH-would require "immediate closure" of the southbound portion of Roxas Boulevard. "Heavy ....

Pasay City , Metropolitan Manila , Philippines General , Benjamin Benhur Abalos Jr , Manila Engineering Office , Department Of Public , Manila Development Authority , Roxas Boulevard , Libertad Pumping Station , Metropolitan Manila Development Authority , Public Works , Repair Inspection Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Mmda Chair Benjamin Quot Benhur Abalos Jr Second From Left Inspects The Of Damaged Drainage Infrastructure Near Libertad Pumping Station In Pasay City On Wednesday Dec 15 , 021 Abalos Said The Entire Southbound Portion Of Roxas Boulevard May Be Closed For Three Months To Complete Rehabilitation And Prevent Flooding In Area Photo Courtesy Mmda Manilaa Near Libertad Pumping Station Pasay City Is Being Eyed Closure While Metropolitan Manila Development Authority Department Public Works Highways Dpwh Fixa Nearby Old Drainage Structure An Inspection Along Blvd On Wednesday , Mda Chair Benjamin Quot Benhur Abalos Jr Said The Repair Of Drainage Structurea Box Culvert Owned And Maintained By Dpwh Would Require Immediate Closure Southbound Portion Roxas Boulevard Heavy Vehicles Trucks Traversing Major Thoroughfare Have Contributed To Damage Over Time There Isa Danger That Structure , Onstructed In The 1970s , Could Collapse , O Rehabilitation Must Be Done Immediately , Uot Abalos Said He Gave No Specific Date On The Planned Closure , Oting That The Repairs Would Require Closure Of Entire Southbound Portion Roxas Boulevard For Two To Three Months Once Closed , E Said Motorists , Ncluding Truck Drivers , Ould Need To Takea Detour And Use Alternate Routes For The Duration Of Rehabilitation Quot This Early , E Are Appealing For The Public 39s Understanding Inconvenience Possible Road Closure Would Cause , Uot Abalos Said He Noted That At Least 53 , 5000 Vehicles , Ncluding Trucks ,