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Metro Manila traffic heaviest during Thursday evening commute
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reported moderate to heavy congestion across several major thoroughfares in the capital region Thursday evening as rush hour traffic peaked. Motorists were advised to expect delays on key arterial routes including Epifanio delos Santos Avenue.
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MANILA — Traffic conditions deteriorated across Metro Manila on Thursday evening as the afternoon rush hour intensified, according to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.
The MMDA reported that by 5:05 p.m., moderate to slow-moving traffic was affecting multiple major routes in the metropolis. Epifanio delos Santos Avenue was among the corridors experiencing significant congestion during the peak commuting period.
Commuters traveling through central business districts and residential areas faced longer travel times as vehicle volume surged on key thoroughfares. The authority did not specify immediate relief measures or estimated clearance times for the traffic situation.
Thursday's congestion follows typical patterns for the region, with evening rush hour generally lasting through the early evening hours as workers return home from offices and commercial establishments across the sprawling metropolitan area.