Manila, March 12 -- Commonwealth Avenue lanes between University and Tandang Sora Avenues will be temporarily closed for six hours this weekend due to the installation of steel structure of the footbridge that will connect to the Tandang Sora Station of the Metro Rail Transit Line-7 (MRT-7).

In a statement Wednesday, the Department of Transportation (DOTr) said the road closure along the eastbound lane will begin on March 15 at 10 p.m. until 4 a.m. of March 16.

"In light of this, everyone is advised to take alternative routes. We seek for the public's cooperation and understanding for the temporary inconvenience, as the government works toward providing permanent convenience and comfort for the Filipino commuters, through enhanced pub...