It runs along the barangay boundary of Bel-Air with Pinagkaisahan and Guadalupe Viejo.
[3] The flyover was originally designed by Katahira & Engineers Asia, considering the limited land area for building it partially due to the construction of the Manila Metro Rail Transit System (MRT).
[4] Final plans for the flyover, however, were completed by Ove Arup & Partners, DCCD Engineering Corporation and CJG & Associates.
Although Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Simeon Datumanong, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Benjamin Abalos Sr., and Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay were invited to attend the inauguration,[1] they were instead represented at the event by DPWH Undersecretary Manuel Bonoan, MMDA General Manager Jaime Paz, and Makati Vice Mayor Ernesto Mercado, respectively.
[6] The Estrella Flyover was originally one-way, but on December 21, 2012, the MMDA opened the flyover to two-way traffic from 7:00 to 10:00 am to ease traffic congestion due to cars turning right onto EDSA from Estrella Street.