Several road sections in the cities of Manila, Quezon, Makati, and Pasig will be temporarily closed to undergo repairs starting at 11 pm on Sept. 16, to Sept. 19, 5 am, according to the Department of Public and Works and Highways (DPWH).

In an advisory issued on Friday, DPWH National Capital Region (NCR) director Nomer Abel Canlas advised motorists to take alternative routes if possible.

The said reblocking will cover three sections along EDSA northbound from Santolan MRT Station, bus lane; Cubao bus station, the second lane from the sidewalk; and after Aurora to Kamuning road, the third lane from the sidewalk - intermittent section.

Also under rehabilitation are EDSA Southbound in Quezon City including in front of GMA Network building, U-turn slot service road; Kamuning road intersection, First block service road; and from Balingasa creek to Oliveros footbridge.

The following roads in Quezon City are also included:

• Fairview Avenue Southbound, near Mindanao Avenue exit, the first lane from center island

• Fairview Avenue Northbound, after corner Yakal Street, the first lane from center island

• Cloverleaf Northbound, from EDSA to NLEX segment, outer lane

• Quirino Highway, before Manila North Diversion Road (MNDR) flyover, second inner lane

• Roosevelt Avenue, near M.H. Del Pilar Street, outer lane.

In Manila, the southbound outer lane of Mel Lopez Boulevard, in front of North Harbour Center Gate 2 to Vitas Bridge will also undergo rehabilitation.

Also part of the repair are portions of C-5 in Makati and Pasig, particularly the southbound second lane in Makati City, the service road in front of the Global oil gas station and truck lane, both in Pasig City.