Changes have been made in the proposed traffic-management plan for the Light Rail Transit Line (LRT) 2 Masinag Extension project, a transport official said on Wednesday.
This was after the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) suspended the dry run of the plan due to heavy traffic in areas around the construction site.
The initial plan involved opening three intersections along Marcos Highway for motorists—Felix Avenue Extension, Amang Rodriguez Intersection and de La Paz Intersection.
For each U-turn slot that is closed for construction works, another U-turn slot will be opened nearby to ensure that traffic flow is not disrupted.
Six alternate routes have also been identified, in order to give motorists other options: Sumulong Highway, A. Rodriguez to J. Rizal, Felix Avenue to Fernando Avenue, Calle Industria, Kaginhawaan and Ortigas Avenue Extension.
LRT Authority (LRTA) Spokesman Hernando Cabrera said the authority met with MMDA officials and contractor D.M. Consunji Inc. on Tuesday to discuss changes in the plan.