MPD issues road closures, traffic rerouting ahead of Traslacion 2026

The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists in preparation for the highly anticipated Traslacion 2026 on Friday, Jan. 9, a traditional pro-

- BY PATRICK GARCIA

cession celebrated during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila expected to be attended by millions of devotees.

Road closures

In its advisory, 16 roads will be closed starting at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8:

• Bonifacio Drive, northbound and southbound

• Katigbak Drive and South Drive (One Lane Accessible to Manila Hotel and H20 Hotel)

• Independence Road

• P. Burgos Street, eastbound and westbound

  Finance Road, eastbound and westbound Ma. Orosa Street, northbound and southbound Taft Avenue, northbound and southbound Romualdez Street Ayala Blvd, northbound and southbound

• C. Palanca Street, northbound and southbound P Casal Street, northbound and southbound Legarda Street, northbound and southbound

• Quezon Blvd, northbound and southbound

• Lerma westbound McArthur Bridge, northbound and southbound

• Jones Bridge, northbound and southbound

Rerouting southbound A rerouting scheme will also be implemented on the same date to prevent the disruption of traffic flow during the procession: All vehicles traveling southbound on Mel Lopez Blvd.

(R-10) going to Roxas Blvd shall turn left to Capulong St., straight to Yuseco St. to Lacson Ave. to point of destination. (old truck route) All vehicles travelling southbound on A Mendoza St. going to Quezon Blvd., shall turn right to Fugoso St., to Rizal Ave., to point of destination.

All vehicles traveling westbound lane on España Blvd.