THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced road temporary closures in the streets of Manila to give way to the celebration of the 126th Philippine Independence Day on June 12.
In a statement, from 6 am to 10 am, the following roads will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic: Roxas Blvd – both bounds from TM Kalaw to P. Burgos; and TM Kalaw – from Ma. Orosa to Roxas Blvd. westbound.
Meanwhile, from 1 pm to 10 pm, the following roads will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic: Roxas Blvd. – from UN Avenue to P. Burgos Ave. (both bounds); TM Kalaw – both Sides from Roxas Blvd. to Taft Ave.; P. Burgos Avenue – both sides and Finance Road and; Bonifacio Drive – from Anda Circle to P. Burgos Ave.
Adjacent roads within Rizal Park and Quirino Grandstand will also be utilized for the occasion.
The MMDA advised truckers, drivers, and motorists to take the identified alternate routes during the duration of the closure.
Meanwhile, for PUVs and private vehicles going north, they are advised to take Roxas Blvd right turn to Quirino Ave. or U.N. Ave. then left turn to Taft Ave. to destination
For private vehicles from R-10 going to Anda Circle, turn left to Soriano Ave, turn right to Solana St. turn left to Muralla St., then go straight to Magallanes Drive, turn right to P. Burgos Ave. to destination.
For truck going Northbound and southbound they are advised to take the SLEX, Osmeña Highway, Quirino Ave., Nagtahan St., Lacson Ave., Yuseco St., Capulong St., R-10 Road, to destination.
The actual closing and opening of affected roads will be based on the actual traffic situation.
Meanwhile, MMDA Acting Chairman Atty. Don Artes said a total of 1,156 personnel will be deployed in strategic locations to ensure seamless traffic management that promotes the safety and convenience of all road users. Ambulances, military trucks, dump trucks, tow trucks, and other resources will likewise be dispatched.
Festival-like celebrations have been lined up from June 10 to 12, which will be held at the Rizal Park Burnham Green right across Quirino Grandstand.
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