Manila: The six-month rehabilitation and upgrading of the drainage system along Bonifacio Drive-Northbound in Manila City will begin on Feb. 7. In a social media post Thursday, the Department of Public Works and Highways – South Manila District Engineering Office (DPWH-SMDEO) announced that the works on damaged roadways and upgrade of the existing drainage system will start at 11 p.m. on Friday.

According to Philippines News Agency, the rehabilitation works will start with the closure of the first lane from the sidewalk, along Bonifacio Drive-Northbound, covering 147 linear meters to the intersection of P. Burgos Street until before the intersection of 25th Street. The DPWH added that the remaining fourth lane will be repaired after the completion of the first lane to avoid further traffic congestion.

Simultaneously, the upgrading of the drainage system will be conducted on affected lanes not only to ensure road serviceability for motorists, but also to help prevent flooding in the area. At the same time, motorists are advised of traffic congestion during the repair period, and to use other lanes as alternate routes.

The restart of the project was initially set on Wednesday but was postponed to Friday.