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Christine Boton - The Philippine Star
June 2, 2025 | 12:00am
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) installs new signs reminding motorists of the no-contact apprehension policy (NCAP) along EDSA in Quezon City on Sunday, a day before the implementation of the NCAP in selected major thoroughfares of Metro Manila.
Miguel De Guzman / The Philippine STAR
MANILA, Philippines — Following President Marcos’ decision to put the EDSA rehabilitation on hold, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced yesterday the cancellation of the planned odd-even traffic scheme.
The traffic plan was initially designed to help manage congestion during the proposed two-year rehabilitation of EDSA. However, with the project’s suspension, the MMDA is reassessing its approach.
“Pursuant to the directive of the President, the MMDA will suspend the imposition of the odd-even scheme, which was part of the traffic management plan that was laid down intended to decongest EDSA before the looming rebuild,” MMDA Chairman Don Artes said.
“The postponement will give us time to look for other traffic mitigating options for the EDSA rebuild, which will be less burdensome to motorists and the commuting public,” Artes added.
Marcos earlier cited the need to “find better ways” to minimize the impact on commuters before proceeding with any major roadwork along Metro Manila’s busiest thoroughfare.
In the meantime, the MMDA confirmed that the existing number coding scheme will remain in effect across Metro Manila.
