MANILA, Philippines — Several roads near Quiapo Church will be closed to vehicular traffic starting Friday night in anticipation of the influx of Catholic devotees despite the cancellation of the annual Traslacion, local authorities said.
In an advisory, the Manila Police District Traffic Enforcement Unit said the following roads will be closed to motorists starting 10 p.m. Friday:
- Southbound lane of Quezon Blvd. (Quiapo), from A. Mendoza/Fugoso to Carlos Palanca St.
- Northbound Lane of Quezon Blvd from Carlos Palanca St. to Fugoso St.
- Westbound lane of España Boulevard from P. Campa to A Mendoza St.
- Stretch of Evangelista St. from P Paterno St. to Recto Ave.
- Stretch of Palanca St. from Carriedo/Plaza Lacson to P Casal St.
The following roads will also be closed to motorists starting January 9 at 12 midnight and onwards:
- Stretch of Ronquillo St. from Rizal Ave. to Plaza Sta. Cruz
- Stretch of Bustos St. from Plaza Sta Cruz to Rizal Ave.
Local authorities said vehicles going to the southbound lane of Quezon Blvd from A. Mendoza must turn right to Fugoso St. then left to Rizal Avenue.
Vehicles going to the southbound lane of España Blvd must turn left to Nicanor Reyes St., or turn right to P. Campa St., then left to A. Mendoza St., then right to Fugoso St.
Motorists from McArthur Bridge intending to utilize Palanca St shall go straight to Rizal Ave. to point of destination.
Vehicles coming from Ayala Bridge intending to utilize Palanca St. shall go straight to P. Casal St. to point of destination.
Motorists from P. Burgos Ave. intending to utilize Quezon Bridge shall go straight to McArthur Bridge or Jones Bridge to point of destination.
Vehicles utilizing southbound lane of Rizal Ave. going to Ronquillo St. shall turn right to CM. Recto Ave., turn left to R. Regente St., to J. Luna St. turn left to Plaza Cervantes to Jones Bridge or go straight to Muelle dela Industria to Escolta to point of destination.
Motorists from McArthur Bridge intending to utilize Bustos St. shall go straight to Rizal Ave. to point of destination.
The city government earlier urged devotees to view the masses and other activities connected to the event via Facebook live which will be made available by Quiapo Church amid the threat of COVID-19.
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