MANILA, Philippines: Several roads in Manila will remain closed to traffic until Tuesday night due to the Feast of the Black Nazarene. The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) has released a list of affected roads and alternate routes for motorists to reach their respective destinations.
Road Closures:
The following roads will be closed:
- Stretch of Bonifacio Drive from Anda Circle to P. Burgos Ave.
- Katigbak Drive and South Drive (One Lane Accessible to Manila Hotel and H20 Hotel)
- Stretch of Roxas Blvd. from Katigbak to U.N. Ave.
- Stretch of P. Burgos from Roxas Blvd. to Jones, McArthur, and Quezon Bridge.
- Stretch of Finance Rd. from P. Burgos Ave. to Taft Ave.
- Stretch of Ma. Orosa St. from TM. Kalaw to P. Burgos Ave.
- Stretch of Taft Ave. from U.N. Ave. to P. Burgos Ave.
- Stretch of Romualdez St. from U.N Ave. to Ayala Blvd.
- Stretch of Ayala Ave. from Taft Ave. to Romualdez St.
- Stretch of C. Palanca St. from P. Casal to Plaza Lacson
- Stretch of P. Casal St. from C. Palanca to Arlegui St.
- Stretch of Legarda St. from CM. Recto Ave. to Arlegui St.
- Stretch of Quezon Bivd. from Fugoso St to Quezon Bridge
- Westbound Lane España BIvd. from P. Campa to Lerma St.
Alternate Routes:
The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) has provided the following alternate routes:
- All vehicles traveling southbound of Mel Lopez Blvd. (R-10) going to Roxas Blvd. shall turn left to Capulong St., straight to Yuseco St. to Lacson Ave. to reach their destination.
- All vehicles traveling southbound of Rizal Ave. intending to utilize McArthur Bridge going to the south area shall turn left to CM. Recto Ave., left to Legarda St., to reach their destination.
- All vehicles traveling southbound of A. Mendoza St. going to Quezon Blvd. shall turn right to Fugoso St., to Rizal Ave., to reach their destination.
- All vehicles traveling westbound lane of España Blvd. going to Quezon Blvd. shall turn left to N. Reyes St., to CM. Recto Ave., to reach their destination.
- All vehicles traveling southbound of J. Abad Santos Ave./R. Regente going to Intramuros Area shall turn right to San Fernando St., left to Madrid St., left to Mulle. Dela Industria to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to A. Soriano Ave., to reach their destination or take Juan Luna St., right to Muelle Dela Industria to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge.
- All vehicles coming from A. Mabini St. intending to utilize TM. Kalaw Ave. shall turn right to UN Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge, to reach their destination.
- All vehicles coming from Ma. Orosa St. intending to utilize TM. Kalaw Ave. shall turn right to UN Ave., straight to P. Guazon St. to Mabini Bridge, to reach their destination.
- All vehicles traveling northbound of Taft Ave. going to P. Burgos Ave. shall turn right to UN Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge, to reach their destination.
- All light vehicles traveling northbound of Roxas Blvd. going to P. Burgos Ave. shall turn right to UN Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge, to reach their destination.
- All trucks and trailers traveling northbound of Roxas Blvd. going to Mel Lopez Blvd. (Pier Area) shall turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave., to Mabini Bridge, to reach their destination.
- All trucks and trailers traveling northbound of Osmeña Highway going to Mel Lopez Blvd. (Pier Area) shall turn right to Pres Quirino Ave., to Mabini Bridge, to reach their destination.
Travelers are advised to plan their routes accordingly and allow for extra travel time due to the road closures. Local authorities will be present to assist motorists and ensure a smooth flow of traffic during the Feast of the Black Nazarene.
For more information and updates, please refer to the official announcements from the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) and local traffic authorities.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is based on the latest available data and may be subject to change. It is always recommended to check for updates from official sources before making any travel plans.
Source: The Manila Times
