ADVISORY: Roxas Blvd. temporarily close on Independence Day

Roxas Boulevard will be temporarily closed to vehicular traffic in the morning of June 12 to give way to activities for the commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.

In an advisory, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said that the road closure will be conducted on both lanes of Roxas Boulevard (from Teodoro M. Kalaw Avenue to P. Burgos Avenue) starting 5 a.m. until 10 a.m. for a flag-raising ceremony.

Meanwhile, Katigbak Parkway, South Road, and Independence Road will be temporarily closed from 12:01am to 10:00pm to give way to a civic military parade.

Affected trucks going to North Harbor are advised to reroute from South Luzon Expressway straight ahead to Osmeña Highway then right turn to Quirino Avenue, straight to Nagtahan Street, going to Lacson Avenue, left turn to Yuseco Street, and straight ahead to Capulong Street. then turn to R-10 road to destination.

Moreover, trucks coming from Parañaque Area shall turn right at Quirino Avenue to Nagtahan then Lacson Avenue to destination. Trucks going to the south may use the same route.

Meanwhile, the MMDA will deploy traffic enforcers to assist in traffic management; and deploy tow trucks, ambulances, and vacuum trucks. Concrete and plastic barriers as well as traffic cones will be placed in key areas.

Photos from Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

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