The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority on Friday announced that it will be extending for another week the dry run for the implementation of the exclusive motorcycle lane along Commonwealth Avenue.

MMDA acting chairperson Atty. Don Artes said that the extension was triggered by the patching works being undertaken by the Department of Public Works and Highways and to also give more time to the motorists to be familiar with the policy.

Artes said the DPWH will continue its patching works along the area that started last week, in response to the request of the MMDA based on the social media concerns received by the agency from motorists that the highway has uneven portions and has potholes.

“We opted to continue the dry run of the exclusive motorcycle lane along Commonwealth Avenue from Elliptical Road to Doña Carmen and vice versa. In coordination with the DPWH, their patch works in the area will continue to address the issues on the said road,” Artes said. “The MMDA is grateful to the DPWH for acting quickly to our repair works request which would help in lessening accidents.”

“With another week of dry run, we also hope to inform more motorists to avoid confusion before full implementation,” he added.

There have been 9,757 flagged down motorcycle riders and four-wheel private vehicle drivers from 9 to 16 March where 7,584 of which are private vehicles while 2,173 are motorcycles.

Aside from the road patch works, the MMDA is also eyeing to install reflectors and solar street lamps to light up the area that would help avoid accidents.

The designated MC lane is located on the third lane from the sidewalk and is aimed to reduce motorcycle-related road crash incidents and ensure smooth traffic flow along Commonwealth Avenue.