ADVISORY: MMDA lifts number coding for Aug. 21

MMDA advisory

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will suspend the unified vehicular volume reduction program (UVVRP) — more commonly known as number coding scheme — on Monday (August 21) in line with the country's commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Why will the MMDA suspend the number coding on August 21, 2023?

    The MMDA will suspend number coding on August 21, 2023 in line with the country's commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day.
  • What portion of Metro Manila will the DPWH conduct asphalt overlay activities starting August 18 11 p.m. till August 21, 5 a.m.?

    The DPWH will conduct repairs on specific portions of C5 Southbound road.
  • The announcement follows Proclamation 42 of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Republic Act 9256 enacted during the term of then President Gloria Arroyo.

    number coding suspension Aug 21

    Since the aforementioned day has been declared a Special Non-Working Holiday, the public will enjoy a three-day weekend.

    Relatedly, agency also announced that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will conduct asphalt overlay activities (night-time works only) starting 11 p.m. tonight until 5 a.m. of August 21 on the following roads:

    • C-5 Road Southbound after C-5 and Ayala Heights Intersection
    • C-5 Road Southbound after Magsaysay Avenue near U-turn slot
    • C-5 Road Southbound after Magsaysay Avenue

    With that, motorists are advised to take alternate routes to avoid any possible inconvenience.

    Photos from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

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