Look: Road closures, alternate routes, and parking areas for Traslacion 2021

It’s that time of the year again for the City of Manila as the Feast of the Black Nazarene approaches. But of course, things will be far different from the usual this time around due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Quiapo Church will still be hosting the festivities this weekend, but the Traslacion—the grand procession of the Black Nazarene—has been canceled for 2021. Because devotees are still expected to visit the church, however, there will be certain road closures and rerouting around the Quiapo district, so motorists who reside in or will be passing through the area on January 8 and 9 should take note.

We’re sharing with you the Manila City local government unit’s official traffic advisory for this weekend’s festivities. Read on below for more info:

Traslacion Road closures on January 8, 2021 (10 pm onwards)

PHOTO BY Manila Public Information Office

1. Southbound lane of Quezon Boulevard from A. Mendoza/Fugoso Street to Carlos Palanca Street
2. Northbound lane of Quezon Boulevard from Carlos Palanca Street to Fugoso Street
3. Westbound lane of España Boulevard from P. Campa Street to A. Mendoza Street
4. Stretch of Evangelista Street from P. Paterno Street to Recto Avenue
5. Stretch of Palanca Street from Carriedo/Plaza Lacson to P. Casal Street

Traslacion Road rerouting on January 8, 2021 (10 pm onwards)

PHOTO BY Manila Public Information Office

PHOTO BY Manila Public Information Office

PHOTO BY Manila Public Information Office

1. All vehicles looking to pass through Quezon Boulevard coming from A. Mendoza Street shall turn right to Fugoso Street and left to Rizal Avenue toward the point of destination.
2. All vehicles coming from Quezon City looking to pass through the southbound lane of España Boulevard shall turn left to Nicanor Reyes Street, then right to CM Recto Avenue or right to P. Campa Street, then left to A. Mendoza Street, then right to Fugoso Street toward the point of destination.
3. All vehicles coming from MacArthur Bridge looking to pass through Palanca Street shall go straight to Rizal Avenue toward the point of destination.
4. All vehicles coming from Ayala Bridge looking to pass through Palanca Street shall go straight to P. Casal Street toward the point of destination.
5. Vehicles coming from Padre Burgos Avenue looking to pass through Quezon Bridge shall go straight to MacArthur Bridge or Jones Bridge toward the point of destination.

Traslacion Parking plan on January 8, 2021 (10pm onwards)

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1. Isetann Recto pay parking
2. Pay parking area beside Dating Daan Building
3. Quinta Public Market pay parking
4. One eastbound lane of Carlos Palanca Street from Palanca Bridge

Traslacion Road closures on January 9, 2021 (12am onwards)

PHOTO BY Manila Public Information Office

1. Stretch of Ronquillo Street from Rizal Avenue to Plaza Sta. Cruz
2. Stretch of Bustos Street from Plaza Santa Cruz to Rizal Avenue

Traslacion Road rerouting on January 9, 2021 (12am onwards)

PHOTO BY Manila Public Information Office

1. All vehicles using the southbound lane of Rizal Avenue headed to Ronquillo Street shall turn right to CM Recto Avenue, left to R. Regente Street onwards to J. Luna Street, then left to Plaza Cervantes onwards to Jones Bridge or straight to Muelle dela Industria to Escolta toward the point of destination.
2. All vehicles coming from MacArthur Bridge looking to pass through Bustos Street shall go straight to Rizal Avenue toward the point of destination.

You can also check out the Manila Public Information Office’s official Facebook post here:

For those who are intending to take part in the festivities this weekend, Quiapo Church is using QR codes for contact tracing, so all visitors must register online beforehand. Check out the advisory below for more details:

It’s still best for everyone to stay at home because the pandemic isn’t over yet. But for those who still opt to go to Quiapo this weekend, we urge everyone to strictly observe the necessary health protocols. Stay safe out there, everyone.