The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has appealed for the public’s cooperation in the implementation of traffic schemes during the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Instead of designating dedicated lanes for athletes participating in the SEA Games, stop-and-go schemes will be implemented along EDSA and major thoroughfares to allow convoys of delegates, sports officials, athletes, spectators, and other guests to pass through from hotels to the sports venues and other areas of engagements.
The agency asked the public to be aware of the traffic adjustments for the SEA Games from November 30 to December 11 in Metro Manila and others areas in Luzon.
Expect delays on roads toward the sports and non-sports venues within Metro Manila such as Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, Cuneta Astrodome, SM Mall of Asia Arena, SM MOA Skating Rink, World Trade Center, Philippine International Convention Center Forum, SM Megamall, Filoil Flying V Centre, Filinvest City, University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman Gym, Marine Corps, Muntinlupa Sports Complex, Starmall EDSA, Makati Coliseum, Manila Hotel tent, SM Megamall Ice Rink, World Trade Center, Philsports Arena, Amoranto Sports Complex, and Manila Polo Club.
The MMDA will deploy 2,000 traffic personnel in key areas in the metropolis to help manage traffic flow.
On EDSA alone, 122 traffic enforcers will be deployed every 100 meters away.
“We are on track with our traffic preparations. We ask for motorists and commuters’ cooperation in giving way to the convoys of the athletes and delegates participating in the event our country is hosting,” said MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim.
Convoy carrying delegates will use the yellow lane, flyover and underpasses while traveling along EDSA. Occasional traffic disruption and temporary stops are expected on roads and intersections where convoys would pass.
The MMDA and Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit will implement road closure on the following roads from 12:01 a.m. on November 30 to December 11.
- Along Adriatico – from Pres Quirino to P. Ocampo (both bound directions)
- Along P. Ocampo – from Taft Ave. to Adriatico (westbound direction only)
Motorists are advised to use these alternative routes:
- All vehicles coming from Taft Ave going westbound lane of Pres. Quirino intending to left turn Adriatico St. shall go straight to Roxas Blvd or Mabini St. to point of destination.
- All vehicles coming from Taft Ave intended to use westbound lane of P. Ocampo shall use Menlo St., then Donada to destination.
- All vehicles coming from Roxas or FB Harrison utilizing eastbound lane of P. Ocampo intending to utilize Adriatico St. shall go straight to Taft Ave to point of destination.
- All vehicles coming from Roxas or FB Harrison utilizing eastbound lane of Pres. Quirino intending to utilize Adriatico St. shall go straight to Taft Ave to point of destination. (Dhel Nazario)
