WITH more motorists expected to use the Mabuhay Lane routes as the Skyway Stage 3 starts charging toll on Monday (July 12), Chairman Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) urged the seven local government units covered by these routes to effectively clear all routes from any form of obstruction.

"Motorists who are coming from the northern part of Metro Manila and will travel southbound, and those who might want to avoid Edsa can take Mabuhay Lanes as alternate routes," Abalos said as he inspected the Mabuhay Lanes over the weekend. He also expects additional vehicular volume on Edsa.

Abalos inspected part of Mabuhay Lane Route 1 on Mother Ignacia, Sgt. Esguerra, and Scout Ybardolaza in Quezon City. He personally oversaw the installation of directional road signages to guide motorists.

"We want to give them options on their travel without being stuck in traffic," he added.

He said the MMDA will only allow night-time repairs, including reblocking and other road construction, from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. to ease rush-hour traffic.

Despite the expected influx of motorists on Edsa, Abalos sees no need to re-implement the number coding scheme as traffic is still manageable.

He said illegal parking will not be allowed on any of the Mabuhay Lane routes:

Routes from north to south:

■ From Edsa turn right at Mother Ignacia, left at Sgt. Esguerra, right at Sct. Ybardolaza straight to Judge Jimenez Street, right at E. Rodriguez Avenue, left at Gilmore, right at N. Domingo, left at Pinaglabanan, right at P. Guevarra St., left at L. Mencias, right at Shaw Boulevard, left at Martinez/Nueve de Pebrero, right at Maysilo Circle, right at San Francisco, left at Coronado, take Makati-Mandaluyong bridge to Makati and or to destination

■ From Edsa: Turn right at West Avenue, right to Del Monte Ave., left at Sto. Domingo or Biak na Bato, right at Amoranto then left at Banawe or D. Tuazon, right at Maria Clara or Dapitan to destination

■ From North Luzon Expressway (Nlex): Exit at Mindanao Avenue Access Ramp, right at Mindanao Ave., left at Congressional, right at Luzon Avenue, take Bridge crossing Commonwealth Avenue, Katipunan Avenue, C-5 to destination

■ From Quezon City to Makati City: Take N. Domingo left to Blumentritt-Kalentong, left at Manalo St. Right at Mariano right at Luna Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Acacia Lane, right at F. Ortigas, left at Primo Cruz, left at F. Blumentritt, Coronado, take Mandaluyong-Makati Bridge to destination

■ From Quezon City to Makati City: Take N. Domingo left to Blumentritt-Kalentong, left at Manalo Street. Right at Mariano right at Luna Mencias, right at Shaw Blvd., left at Nueve de Febrero, straight to Martinez Ave, left at Maysilo Circle, left at Boni Ave., right at Sikap Street, right at Maria Clara street, left at Sgt. Bumatay Street, cross at Pantaleon Street, straight to Mandaluyong-Makati Bridge to destination

■ From Quezon City to Makati City: From E. Rodriguez left at Matimyas-Plaza Nolito Fajardo, left at V. G. Cruz, right at Lardizabal, left at Dela Fuente, right at Ramon Magsaysay Blvd. Nagtahan to P. Quirino left at South Super Highway.

■ From North Luzon Expressway (Nlex): Right at Balintawak to Cloverleaf to Edsa going to Monumento, then left at A. De Jesus St. (8th St.), left at C-3, right at A. Bonifacio, take Mayon Ave. to Welcome Rotonda.

Route to Greenhills, San Juan City

■ From Edsa: Turn right at Banahaw street right at Makiling, left at Benitez, straight at St. Joseph, left at Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center.

■ From Edsa: Turn right at Annapolis, right at Eisenhower then left at Club Filipino to Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center.

Route to Baclaran, Parañaque City

■ From Edsa: Turn right at Connecticut to Ortigas Ave. to Greenhills Shopping Center

■ From Edsa: Take Edsa-Tramo flyover then right at Andrews Avenue straight to Airport road, right at Roxas Blvd. take Service road to Redemptorist.

■ From Manila Area: Along Roxas Blvd. take a U-turn at Airport road, take Service road to Redemptorist.

Route to Carriedo, Manila City

■ From Manila Area: From Taft Ave. take Ayala Blvd., left at Carlos Palanca (Echague) to Carriedo Street.

■ From Manila Area: From Padre Burgos take Jones Bridge, right at Muelle del Blanco Nacional to Plaza Lacson to Carriedo.

Route to Divisoria, Manila

■ From Dapitan Suki Market: Take A. H. Lacson Ave., turn left at Tayuman Street, then left at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.

■From Roxas Blvd. right at Claro M. Recto straight to Divisoria.

■From R-10: Left at Moriones Street, then right at Dagupan Street to Divisoria.

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