THE government’s campaign against road obstructions along Mabuhay Lanes yielded significant result with the apprehension of 78 motor vehicles during recent clearing operations.
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Special Operations Group – Strike Force, led by Gabriel Go, presses the road clearing drive in collaboration with local government units, the Department of the Interior and Local Government, and the Philippine National Police.
In the latest operation on the C-5 Service Road, which runs from Centennial Village to Kalayaan Flyover, as well as along Jose P. Rizal Extension and Sgt. Esguerra, the MMDA traffic officers flagged 56 vehicles and issued citation tickets to the owners.
Additionally, they towed and impounded 22 unattended and illegally parked cars.
MMDA chairman Romando Artes said the Special Operations Group – Strike Force patrols these alternate routes, known as Mabuhay Lanes, to remove illegally parked vehicles and other road obstructions.
He emphasized that the MMDA wants to keep major roads and alternative routes clear to ensure smooth traffic flow and a more convenient drive for motorists.