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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority will reroute traffic around Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 28
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This is in preparation for the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally
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Motorists are urged to steer clear of Rizal Park and its vicinity, opting for alternative routes instead
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will reroute traffic and implement a parking management plan around Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila on January 28.
MMDA announced the plan in preparation for the Bagong Pilipinas Kick-Off Rally.
On Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., the following roads will be closed:
- Roxas Boulevard from United Nations Avenue to P. Burgos Avenue
- TM Kalaw: both sides from Roxas Blvd. to Taft Ave.
- P. Burgos Avenue: both sides and Finance Road
- Ma. Orosa Street
- Bonifacio Drive: from Anda Circle to P. Burgos Ave.
Motorists are urged to steer clear of Rizal Park and its vicinity, opting for alternative routes instead.
Traffic rerouting will be implemented as follows:
- Vehicles going northbound:
From Roxas Blvd., make a right turn to Quirino Avenue or U.N. Avenue, then turn left to Taft Ave. towards the destination.
- Vehicles going southbound:
From R-10, heading to Bonifacio Drive and Anda Circle, turn left to Soriano Ave., then right to Muralla St., turn left to Magallanes Drive, right turn to P. Burgos Avenue leading to Taft Ave. and the destination.
- Trucks going northbound and southbound:
Trucks heading to North Harbor from SLEX should proceed straight to Osmeña Highway, turn right to Quirino Ave., then continue to Nagtahan St., leading to Lacson Ave. Turn left to Yuseco St. and proceed straight to Capulong St., then turn right to R-10 Road to reach the destination.
- For trucks from the Parañaque area, turn right at Quirino Ave., then proceed to Nagtahan St. and Lacson Avenue en route to the destination.
MMDA will deploy 914 personnel, including traffic personnel, road emergency group, sidewalk clearing operations, towing and impounding teams, to ensure smooth traffic flow and assist people coming to the said event.
Additionally, ambulances, tow trucks, mobile patrol units, motorcycle units, and flood mitigation equipment will be positioned along designated routes.
Boulevards, avenues, and other roads in Manila, Pasay, and Parañaque will serve as designated parking areas for buses and cars.
All alternate and truck routes are being cleared in advance to prevent any obstructions during the event.
The kick-off rally will start at 6:00 pm where President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to attend.
Marcos earlier said the “Bagong Pilipinas” campaign of the administration is designed to usher the nation towards change and development.
