In rush hours (7 to 10 in the morning and 5 to 8 in the evening) heavy traffic along EDSA in Quezon City can create many choke points. A particular concern is the area right in front of SM City and Tri Noma Mall onwards to Balintawak also in Quezon City. What’s one of the best alternative routes to avoid heavy traffic going to Quirino Avenue?
One of the wisest alternative routes is to take the corner of North Avenue and EDSA right between SM City and Tri Noma Mall and head south a bit to Mindanao Avenue. This route may slow down a bit right in the mall areas but past that into Mindanao Avenue is a guaranteed fast lane that will avoid heavy traffic. Aside from the two modern malls showing off commercial grandeur, the ride also gets past a refreshing patch of greenery from the Veterans Memorial Hospital Golf Course at the onset of Mindanao Avenue.
This is one of the alternative routes that offer not only easy and wide access to Quirino Avenue but also worthwhile stop-overs for a snack bite or cooling soda to refresh one from an exhausting long drive. There is the Mercury Drug Center, Tropical Hut, and a KFC outlet. Not far are the Circle C and Cherry Fooderama for a quick shopping, Max’s Fried Chicken, and several classy Chinese restaurants. Mommy’s Restaurant offer one of the finest native delicacies in town.
Turning right on Mindanao Avenue to further avoid heavy traffic, this alternative route takes one to more resting and snacking spots. A Jollibee outlet with its brilliant welcoming displays is just at the corner of Mindanao and Tandang Sora Avenues which themselves can serve as alternative routes to avoid heavy traffic. Across this corner is a 7-11 all day all night mini-mart clustered with other eateries.
Not far ahead is the Perpetual Help Church, and finally the big Splash Manufacturing Corporation that signals one’s proximity to Quirino Avenue. In all, the travel from EDSA to Quirino Avenue via this alternative route takes a mere 20 to 30 minutes, a much shortened travel to avoid heavy traffic.
A traditional trip from EDSA to Quirino Avenue via Balintawak takes some one to one and a half hours of gruesome traffic. So taking this alternative route to avoid heavy traffic is all worth it. It even provides time for quick snacks or shopping or a take-home dinner for the whole family.
Related topics:
What’s along EDSA?
A cruise along EDSA is like a tour of the whole metropolis. The highway scenes depict windows of Metro life in motion. A better view would be a trip aboard EDSA MRT for a quick visual but which sticks dearly...
C-5, A Fast Route to Novaliches
Metro travel can be very tiring especially in the environs of Metro Manila. But there's a fast route that covers cities and districts south to north of the metropolis. C-5 is a wise choice in a traffic crisis....
Fast Travel Links From Manila to Quezon City
Manila to North Quezon City should be smooth sailing all the way with the right travel option. Just keep in mind that knowing where to take turns and double backing options always ends up with a perfect travel option....
Philippine Transportation: Roaming with a Scooter
With the growing challenges of heavy traffic mounting in the Philippine transportation scene, scooters are a timely blessing. There are many ways a scooter easily surmounts transportation problems that makes it one of the perfect choices for Philippine transportation. ...
A Short Trip to a Forest Right in Metro Manila
A forest reserve right in the heart of Quezon City where recreation and quiet walks can be enjoyed. A come-on for tourists just looking for a quick getaway from the bustles of city-life is the Eco Park in La Mesa...
How to Better Enjoy a Travel Destination
Philippine travel destinations are surefire attractions that wet the appetite for pleasure and delight. Yet careful preparations must be in place to make everything a total experience. After all, we can still miss fun even while savoring a tourist destination....
Transportation in Metro Manila
Tired of walking? Want some easier, more exciting way to get around Metro manila? Worry no more as there are many cool modes of transportation means that will suit your taste....
Scouting a Business Location
How and where to put a business location, this is crucial for a thriving business. There are practical principles for a successful business in the Philippines....
Manila Sightseeing Guide
A Manila sightseeing guide would first suggest seeing Luneta Park among other places in the city, and even in the Philippines. Luneta has some new features to offer that people who frequent it may not have seen or taken notice...
Makati Transportation
As the center of business in the country, Makati has different modes of transportation to take the employees and businessmen to their destinations. The diversity and the increase in the modes of Makati transportation has definitely increased the rate of...
May I just comment that that was 1 month ago. Since Friday last week, if you will traverse Mindanao avenue from Tandang Sora to Quirino avenue, be prepared to spend an hour.
This is due to the road rehabilitation along Quirino ave. Unfortunately the motoring public is not informed of any traffic rerouting around the affected area.
Hi there folks!
I like this foru msooo much, thanks for the creators.
Just want to clarify, Quirino Ave. and Quirino Highway are not the same. Quirino Ave. is located in Manila while Quirino Highway is in Q.C.