Motorists traveling along sections of the Maharlika Highway, particularly in Pagbilao, Quezon, reported smoother road conditions following the Holy Week travel period, after repair works were carried out on parts of the route by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), as part of efforts led by Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon. The works targeted potholes, uneven pavement, and narrow sections to improve traffic flow along key stretches of the highway.
Footage of the area showed newly paved stretches with more even surfaces. One motorist captioned the condition, “Wala ng lubak sa Pagbilao Quezon,” highlighting the difference in ride quality along repaired sections. Drivers reported smoother and more continuous travel, with fewer slowdowns caused by rough patches.
The repairs were carried out ahead of the Holy Week travel surge. Before the holiday period, Dizon assured motorists that the highway would be passable, with measures in place to reduce bottlenecks and maintain continuous traffic along critical sections.
In Metro Manila, the southbound lane of the EDSA Magallanes Flyover reopened at around 6 a.m. on April 6 after a five-day closure for repairs conducted during the Holy Week break. The flyover had been closed since April 1 to address safety issues with expansion joints, as well as uneven and potholed surfaces.
During the closure, the DPWH carried out retrofitting works, replaced expansion joints, and applied an asphalt overlay. Dizon said the government allocated approximately ₱180 million for the project, including around ₱25 million for expansion joint repairs. Repair teams worked continuously throughout the Holy Week to complete critical works, with only minor finishing touches scheduled for nighttime hours.
The Magallanes Flyover works form part of Phase 1 of the broader EDSA rehabilitation program, which covers Roxas Boulevard to Orense in Makati. DPWH said Phase 1 is nearly complete and running about two months ahead of schedule. Phase 2, covering Orense to Monumento, is set for bidding in April, with construction expected to begin in May.
