MMDA announces Nov. 15-18 road closures, rerouting for Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Monday, announced road closures and several traffic schemes from Nov. 15 to 18 as the country hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nation (Asean) Summit and Related Summits.

The MMDA advised that roads surrounding the Philippine International Convention Center and Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex would be closed over the said period:

• Atang dela Rama St.
• Vicente Sotto St.
• Pedro Bukaneg St.
• Magdalena Jalandoni St.

A list of alternative routes have been released, as well, for individuals traveling from Roxas Boulevard toward Diokno Blvd. and Macapagal Blvd. and vice versa.

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Southbound motorists may turn right onto EDSA, then right onto Diokno Blvd. and Macapagal Blvd.

Northbound motorists may take Seaside Blvd., turn right to Macapagal Blvd., then left to Edsa and left to Roxas Blvd..

A stop-and-go traffic scheme will also be implemented along designated roads to facilitate the movement of delegates and official convoys attending the summit.

The MMDA likewise reminded truck operators to follow designated truck routes during the event.

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For northbound trucks traveling from the Port Area toward North Diversion Road, the prescribed route includes Road 10, Capulong St., Raxabago St., Yuseco St., F. Huertas St. and C3 Road.

For southbound trucks traveling from the Port Area toward President Sergio Osmeña Highway, the route includes Bonifacio Drive, P. Burgos Road, Finance Road, Ayala Blvd, San Marcelino St. and President Quirino Ave.

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The agency also provided designated routes for trucks traveling between North Diversion Road and the Port Area, as well as those bound for Manila North Harbor.