The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the temporary closure of two southbound lanes of North Avenue from Sugar Center to Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Center starting July 8, 2026, to facilitate the installation of gable roofs for the Metro Rail Transit Line 7 (MRT-7).The closure will be in effect from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m.daily and is expected to last until September 30.To manage traffic, a zipper lane will be implemented on the northbound lane.The DOTr directed motorists to use alternative routes: turn right onto Sen.Miriam P.Defensor-Santiago Avenue, then left onto Quezon Avenue, and finally right onto Quezon City Circle.The MRT-7 project, a collaboration with SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 Inc.(SMC7), aims to connect North Avenue to San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, with 14 stations.The DOTr previously targeted opening the first 12 stations by the second quarter of 2027.

The closure underscores the infrastructure development efforts to expand public transportation in Metro Manila, balancing construction needs with traffic management solutions for commuters.