Partial road closures due to MRT7 construction starting April 17

MANILA, Philippines – Some lanes of Regalado Highway will be partially closed starting April 17 due to the construction of the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 7, The MRT7 Project Traffic Management Task Force said Friday, April 7. 

According to a traffic advisory sent to the media, Regalado Highway will be partially closed from Bristol Street to Commonwealth Avenue starting April 17 to June 16 for Phase 1 of the construction. 

For Phase 2, Regalado Highway will be partially closed from Mindanao Avenue to Bristol Street, from June 16 to August 15.

The Task Force said a one-way single lane will remain open for motorists coming from Commonwealth Avenue and heading towards Quirino Highway. Members of the task force include both private corporations and government agencies involved in the construction. 

The alternative routes for both phases are as follows:

For motorists coming from San Jose del Monte heading towards Quezon Memorial Circle:

• via Quirino Highway and Commonwealth Avenue
• via Belfast Street and Mindanao Avenue

For motorists coming from Quezon Memorial Circle going to San Jose del Monte:

• via Mindanao Avenue and Regalado Highway
• via Bristol Street and Ascencion Street

All partially closed lanes will be reopened as soon as the construction is done. 

The Task Force also reminded motorists that all parked vehicles along Regalado Highway during the construction will be towed. – Rappler.com