Manila, May 21 -- The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Wednesday said the lifting of the temporary restraining order (TRO) against the No Contact Apprehension Policy (NCAP) would allow the agency to "more effectively" address traffic congestion on Metro Manila's major thoroughfares.

In a statement, the MMDA said the NCAP would be especially helpful following the announcement of the rehabilitation of the Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue (EDSA).

"With the announced scheduled massive rehabilitation of EDSA, which is set to commence on June 13, the MMDA expects heavier traffic," it said.

"As the implementation of NCAP resumes, we hope to instill road discipline among motorists."

Once reinstated, the NCAP is expected to stre...