The Guadalupe Bridge is said to be one of the busiest parts of EDSA with an average of 141,000 vehicles passing it daily. However, it needs rehabilitation in preparation for the Big One. In a press conference, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority acting chairman Don Artes explained the plan for the bridge’s construction work.

According to Artes, only the outer bridge needs rehabilitation as the inner part and the median are still structurally sound. So, only the two outermost lanes will have to be closed for a maximum of 17 months. This will only begin after temporary bridges have been constructed.

The preliminary work for the alternative bridges will take around three to four months starting in January 2025, while the construction will last six months. This means we can expect the closure to begin around October that year. Artes also said the Pasig River will still be traversable for barges and the Pasig River Ferry.

If you regularly drive through the Guadalupe Bridge, perhaps you should begin looking for alternative routes. However, if you commute via the MRT-3 or the EDSA Carousel, you probably won’t have to worry about the increased traffic congestion.