Traffic shouldn’t be that bad this Wednesday (or at least hopefully)—it’s Independence Day, and most of us will probably be taking the holiday off. Number coding has also been suspended that day, so even traffic enforcers aren’t expecting a high volume of cars on the road then.
But if you’re a resident of Manila City or will be driving in the area then, you’re still advised to plan your trips accordingly. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has shared that some roads will be closed off throughout the day to make way for the official 126th Philippine Independence Day celebrations.
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From 6am to 10am, Roxas Boulevard and T.M. Kalaw will be unpassable to all motorists. Then from 1pm to 10pm, a portion of Roxas Boulevard, T.M. Kalaw, Padre Burgos Avenue, and Bonifacio Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic.
For a better look, you can just check out the lists below.
Independence Day road closures in Manila City: 6am to 10am
- Roxas Boulevard– both sides from T.M. Kalaw to Padre Burgos
- T.M. Kalaw – from Maria Orosa to Roxas Boulevard westbound
Independence Day road closures in Manila City: 1pm to 10pm
- Roxas Boulevard – from U.N. Avenue to Padre Burgos Avenue (both sides)
- T.M. Kalaw – both sides from Roxas Boulevard to Taft Avenue
- Padre Burgos Avenue – both sides and Finance Road
- Bonifacio Drive – from Anda Circle to Padre Burgos Avenue
The MMDA has also shared possible alternate routes for motorists looking to pass through the area.
Alternate routes for northbound PUVs and private vehicles:
- From Roxas Boulevard, turn right at Quirino Avenue or U.N. Avenue then left at Taft Avenue to destination.
Alternate routes for private vehicles:
- From R10 going to Anda Circle, turn left at Soriano Avenue, right at Solana Street, left at Muralla Street, then go straight to Magallanes Drive and turn right at Padre Burgos Avenue onwards to destination
Alternate routes for trucks going northbound and southbound:
- Take the South Luzon Expressway, Osmeña Highway, Quirino Avenue, Nagtahan Street, Lacson Avenue, Yuseco Street, Capulong Street, and R10 Road towards destination.
