(Photo Caption: Rain or Shine, traffic situation in Katipunan Avenue near Ateneo. Source: Ateneo de Manila University Physical Plant Office.)This morning (8/24/07) I had an unwelcome surprise. On my way to Ateneo I had to pass by the intersection of Xavierville Avenue and Abada Street. To my surprise, I encountered a DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) contractor digging portions of the narrow intersection. Since this intersection is a busy intersection (especially before 8:00 a.m. and around 3:00 p.m.) you can imagine the traffic jam that this unexpected work at the intersection has caused.
No warnings, no prior notices, and all of a sudden you will encounter road diggings not only in the Katipunan area but also practically everywhere in Metro Manila.
[Recently, it took me one hour just to get from Ateneo to the University of the Philippines in Diliman, which is a short distance away (without traffic, it will take only about 10 minutes!)
And this happened to me not only once but several times ): ]
To top it all, these DPWH contractors conduct road diggings and "repair work" (a misnomer) at the height of the rainy season!
It is no wonder why Metro Manila is filled with traffic-related incidents like car accidents, body injuries, fights, killings and even deaths.
When will our government get its acts together? (Wishful thinking!!!)
When will this madness end?
Metro Manila Traffic? It's like hell on earth!
Raffy
8/24/07
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