Araneta-Aurora intersection to close nighttime from August 15 to 21

SKYWAY CONSTRUCTION. The intersection of Araneta Avenue and Aurora Boulevard will be closed for certain hours in August 2019 due to the Skyway Stage 3 construction. Screenshot from Google Maps

MANILA, Philippines – The intersection of Araneta Avenue and Aurora Boulevard in Manila will be closed from 11 pm to 5 am, beginning August 15 until August 21.

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said the closure will give way to the girder launching for the Skyway Stage 3 project.

Affected vehicles are advised to take the following routes:

Light vehicles

1. From Shaw Boulevard/V Mapa, go straight towards Magsaysay Blvd then Santol St, right at Palanza, Landargun or Bayani Road, left at G Araneta to destination and vice versa;
2. Vehicles from Cubao towards Manila area, along Aurora Blvd, right at Guirayan St, left at Palanza, left at Tomas Arguelles St or Santol St to Magsaysay Blvd to destination;
3. Vehicles coming from N Domingo and Blumentritt, take F Roman, H Lozada St, and J Ruiz St.;
4. Vehicles coming from north: along C-3 Sgt Rivera, right at Bayani, Landargun and Palanza St, left at Santol St, left at Magsaysay Blvd, and take V Mapa, Old Sta Mesa to destination.

Trucks

1. From Quezon Avenue, E Rodriguez Ave, straight towards España Blvd, left Lacson Ave, straight towards Nagtahan to destination (vice versa); or
2. Take Magsaysay Blvd, right at V Mapa to Shaw Blvd to destination and vice versa.

The Skyway Stage 3 is an 18.68-kilometer elevated expressway from Buendia in Makati City to Balintawak in Quezon City.

It is expected to be completed in the 1st quarter of 2020. – Rappler.com