A new stop for the bustling district.
Beginning Saturday, August 9, traffic adjustments have begun to be implemented along a portion of EDSA in front of SM Megamall.
The said partial lane or outright temporary closure of the stretch, which takes place in the wee hours in the morning, is being done to facilitate the construction of the new Busway Concourse directly linking the mall to the Bus Carousel network.
Effective until October 18, 2025, motorists should take note of these schedules according to the Department of Transportation (DOTr).
- Rerouting Schedule
- Monday to Thursday: 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM (PARTIAL Lane Closure)
- Friday to Sunday: 1:00 AM – 4:00 AM (FULL Road Closure)
“Rest assured that the EDSA Busway System will remain operational 24/7. Thank you for your patience and support as we work towards a safer and more efficient busway experience for all,” the DOTr said in its press release.
The construction of the new busway stop is part of works being carried out or are already in the pipeline to improve the network, which already sees 250,000 commuters daily.
According to Sec. Vince Dizon, the EDSA Busway Rehabilitation will commence this year, with several stops along the bus lane to be patterned after the SM North EDSA, which was constructed with lift access and direct link to landmarks like the its namesake mall.
“Ang sinabi ng Pangulo sa latest na podcast niya: tama na ang pagiging car-centric natin pagdating sa transport infrastructure. Kailangan maging commuter-centric na tayo, so kailangan natin i-improve ang imprastruktura para sa mga komyuter natin,” emphasized Dizon.
He added, the first phase of the rehabilitation will begin with four stations, with three more to be added in the next phase including the PITX and Cubao stations.