DECEMBER 26, 2025 — Sections of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) will undergo major rehabilitation from December 28 to January 5, forcing motorists to brace for lane closures and rerouting during the holiday rush.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) confirmed that concrete reblocking and asphalt overlay will be carried out simultaneously on both northbound and southbound lanes. The work, part of a P6-billion rehabilitation program, began late on Christmas Eve and will continue around the clock until the early hours of January 5.

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon said the project is designed to replace deteriorating pavement, improve drainage, and make EDSA more pedestrian-friendly. 

“We are working 24/7 to ensure that the rehabilitation is completed on schedule,” Dizon assured.

The timing of the roadworks — during the holiday season — has raised questions among commuters and drivers. With thousands expected to travel for New Year festivities, the closures are likely to cause heavy congestion across Metro Manila.

On the other hand, road congestion during the holidays seems much more tolerable and reasonable rather than having to deal with this problem during regular work and school days.

The project is expected to last eight months in total, but this initial phase is seen as the most disruptive because of simultaneous reblocking and asphalt resurfacing.

EDSA sections under rehabilitation, Dec. 28–Jan. 5

Southbound

• Near P. Celle Street, in front of STI Building (3rd lane)
• Near Park Avenue, in front of Baclaran on line (3rd lane)
• Near Soleum Gas Station to Loring Street (3rd lane)
• Corner of FB Harrison, in front of Automall Parkway (outer lane)
• Near P. Celle Street, in front of 205 Marcela Flor Building / Secret Garden Restaurant Corp. (outer lane)
• Along Park Avenue to Baclaran on line (outer lane)
• Soleum Gas Station to Taft Avenue (outer lane)
• Near Reddoors at EDSA Pasay
• Near Uno Fuel - Pasay
• Corner Cabrera Street
• Near Euna’s Store
• Near Shell EDSA San Roque Cabrera
• Along M. Dela Cruz Extension
• Near Victory Line (Pasay Terminal)
• Near Gran Prix Hotel & Suites Pasay
• Near Barangay 143
• Near Homexpo Builders Depot Corp.
• Portions near San Lorenzo Village
• Exit of Ayala underpass (outer lane, no closure)

Northbound

• Taft Avenue Extension, in front of Hotel Sogo Pasay - Rotonda
• In front of Red Ribbon - EDSA Sgt. Mariano
• Roxas Boulevard Service Road, in front of Heritage Hotel
• Corner of FB Harrison, in front of Natasha Pasay branch
• Near Hotel Sogo Pasay
• Near P. Celle Street, in front of Jentemor Restaurant
• In front of the overpass and Taft Avenue intersection
• Taft Avenue Extension (Hotel Sogo Pasay - Rotonda to Red Ribbon - Sgt. Mariano)
• Portions near LRT Taft Avenue Station
• Corner of Aurora Boulevard, in front of JNR Hardware Electrical & Construction
• In front of E. Rodriguez Street (Dec. 29 inner lane)
• E. Rodriguez Street near Eco Oil Gas - EDSA Pasay (Dec. 30 inner lane)
• E. Rodriguez Street to Eco Oil Gas - EDSA Pasay (Jan. 2–5 outer lane)
• Near Shell - EDSA McKinley
• End of EDSA Ayala underpass
• Corner of Buendia Avenue Extension, in front of Buendia Bus Station
• In front of Kalayaan Avenue
• Near Orense Street

Asphalt overlay schedule

Northbound

• Dec. 28–Jan. 5: Tramo Bus Station to E. Rodriguez
• Dec. 29–Jan. 5: E. Rodriguez to Kalayaan Avenue
• Dec. 31–Jan. 5: Roxas Boulevard to FB Harrison
• Jan. 1–Jan. 5: FB Harrison (inner lane), Tramo Bus Station (inner lane)
• Jan. 2–Jan. 5: Ayala underpass to Urdaneta Subdivision

Southbound

• Dec. 30–Jan. 5: Loring to Roxas Boulevard
• Jan. 1–Jan. 5: Ayala underpass (inner lane), Tramo Bus Station (inner lane)
• Jan. 3–Jan. 5: Palm Drive to Ayala underpass

(Image: Philippine News Agency)