The 2024 Bar Examinations kicked off over the weekend on September 8, with two more test days happening on September 11 and 15 at 13 different testing sites in the country. As you would expect, the surrounding areas and roads will see more congestion than usual with the influx of examinees arriving to take the exams.
Here are all the road closures, rerouting, and traffic advisories at all testing centers this year, for the benefit of the examinees as well as motorists passing through the areas. Plan your route well, and to be extra safe, you can also check the social media accounts of the local government units for any last-minute announcements.
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Bar Exam 2024: Metro Manila testing centers
1) University of the Philippines Diliman (Quezon City)
- The main entrance point for all examinees shall be at the intersection of University Avenue and Emilio Jacinto Street.
- Campus gates on E. Jacinto Street, Ylanan Street, and P. Velasquez Street may be accessed by individuals who have a University of the Philippines ID or vehicles with UP stickers.
- Portions of the following streets within the campus will be closed to the public on Bar Exam days:
- Academic Oval from Shuster Street to Magsaysay Avenue, including Ma. Guerrero Street
- Magsaysay Avenue from Ma. Guerrero Street to Roces Street
- Agoncillo Street from Magsaysay Avenue to Osmeña Avenue
- Apacible Street from Magsaysay Avenue to Laurel Street
- Roces Street from Roxas Avenue to Osmeña Avenue
- Quirino Avenue from Velasquez Street to Ma. Regidor Street
- Magsaysay Avenue corner Roces Street shall be the access point for individuals and motorists entering the uncontrolled area.
- Private vehicles presenting the Notice of Admission (NOA) may be allowed into the controlled area, but only to drop off examinees at CSSP and CAL via Roxas Avenue corner Roces Street, or Malcolm Hall and School of Economics via Osmeña Avenue corner Roces Street.
- Public utility vehicles (PUVs) shall temporarily pass by the Science Complex and exit through the Quirino Avenue gate. They shall then traverse Katipunan Avenue and enter through the Magsaysay Avenue gate.
2) University of Santo Tomas (Manila City)
- Portions of the following streets around campus will be closed to the public on Bar Exam days:
- September 8 and 11: España Boulevard, two westbound lanes from the middle of Gates 1 and 2 to P. Noval Street, from 2am to 8am and from 3pm to 7pm
- September 15: España Boulevard, two westbound lanes from the middle of Gates 1 and 2 to P. Noval Street, from 2am to 8am; España Boulevard, all westbound lanes from Lacson Avenue to P. Noval Street, from 3pm to 7pm
- Dapitan Street (from Lacson Avenue to P. Noval Street) from 2am to 7pm
- Examinees must be dropped off at Gate 3 (westbound) or the España Footbridge (eastbound).
3) San Beda University (Manila City City)
- Portions of the following streets around campus will be closed to the public on Bar Exam days:
- Mendiola Street, both lanes from the Peace Arch to Malacañang Gate, from 2am t0 7pm
- Concepcion Aguila Street, both lanes from Mendiola Street to Jose Laurel Street, from 2am to 7pm
- Examinees must be dropped off at Mendiola Peace Arch or at Concepcion Aguila Street corner Mendiola Street, depending on the batching system and the assigned drop-off point that will be emailed to each examinee.
4) Manila Adventist College (Pasay City)
- On Bar Exam days, a portion of San Juan Street from Donada Street to Leveriza Street shall be closed from 3am to 8pm.
- Examinees must be dropped off at the Donada Street intersection or the Leveriza Street intersection.
5) University of the Philippines Bonifacio Global City (Taguig City)
- On Bar Exam days, all vehicles coming from 32nd Street shall enter 38th Street and turn right onto 14th Drive going to the campus.
- Examinees must be dropped off at Malcolm Drive.
6) San Beda College Alabang (Muntinlupa City)
- On Bar Exam days, all vehicles going into the campus shall proceed to the Alabang-Zapote Road Gate of Alabang Hills Village. Take the inner lane into the village.
- Examinees must be dropped off at the Don Manolo Boulevard Gate of the campus and enter through the right gate/lane.
Bar Exam 2023: Luzon testing centers
1) Saint Louis University (Baguio City)
- September 15: Bonifacio Street outbound lane, from Caltex to Bonifacio Rotonda, shall be closed from 3am to 8pm
- Examinees must be dropped off from Caltex to Jollibee or from Addessa to McDonald’s
2) University of Nueva Caceres (Naga City)
- On Bar Exam days, J. Hernandez Avenue from the intersection of Arana Street to Grand Master Mall, and P. Burgos Street from J. Hernandez Avenue intersection to General Luna Street, shall be closed from 12:01am to 7pm.
- Examinees must be dropped off at the main gate on J. Hernandez Avenue.
- Private vehicles of examinees may be allowed passage from P. Burgos Street corner General Luna Street to the designated drop-off point, subject to screening by security personnel.
Bar Exam 2023: Visayas testing centers
1) University of San Jose Recoletos (Cebu City)
- On Bar Exam days, N. Bacalso Avenue outermost lane, from Shell station to the campus, shall be closed from 1am to 8pm.
- Examinees must be dropped off at the Basak campus main gate.
2) Central Philippine University (Iloilo City)
- On Bar Exam days, both lanes of Lopez Jaena Street, from San Isidro Street to Cabangbang Street, shall be closed from 2am to 8am and from 3pm to 8pm
- Examinees must be dropped off at Gate 3.
- Private vehicles dropping off examinees will be allowed into the closed portion of Lopez Jaena St. strictly for drop-off at Gate 3. A one-way traffic scheme will be implemented with entry at Lopez Jaena St. corner San Isidro Street, and exit at Lopez Jaena Street corner Cabangbang Street.
3) Dr. V. Orestes Romualdez Educational Foundation (Tacloban City)
- On September 15, Calanipawan Road, from Picas–San Jose DZR Airport Road to Tabaon Road, shall be closed.
- Examinees must be dropped off 50 meters from the campus entrance gate on the north- or southbound side of Calanipawan Road.
Bar Exam 2023: Mindanao testing centers
1) Ateneo de Davao University (Davao City)
- Expect moderate to heavy traffic along General Douglas MacArthur Highway.
- Examinees must be dropped along General Douglas MacArthur Street.
2) Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro City)
- Beginning 6pm on the days before the Bar Exam days, Hayes Street from Corrales Avenue to Mortola Street, and 3rd Street bounded by Hayes Street and 2nd Street, shall be closed to traffic.
- Examinees must be dropped off along Hayes Street before Faber Gate.
