Manila, March 6 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is set to start on Friday the four-day drainage construction activities along a portion of the second lane of R. Magsaysay Boulevard - Westbound in Sta. Mesa, Manila.

In a social media post on Thursday, the DPWH-North Manila District Engineering Office said the works will start at 10 p.m. March 7 until March 11.

It said the construction works will only affect the three-meter stretch of the westbound lane, and the remaining portions will still be passable to all types of vehicles.

The department advised motorists of traffic slowdowns in the area.

The public are also encouraged to use other lanes, or alternate routes via Paltok Street, Lardizabal Street, to M. Dela Fu...