MMDA starts road clearing for Black Nazarene Traslacion

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has started road clearing operations along the planned routes for the upcoming Traslacion of the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila.

These operations aim to ensure clear pathways for the procession and prevent potential damage to unattended vehicles due to the large crowds.

Several illegally parked vehicles, including 'toktok' and e-trikes, were removed from Carlos Palanca Street, Quezon Boulevard, and Arlegui Street, with drivers receiving violation tickets.

A barangay ex officio member attempted to reason with the MMDA Special Operations Group Strike Force but was unsuccessful in keeping obstacles on the road and sidewalks.

Gabriel Go, head of the MMDA Special Operations Group Strike Force, emphasized the importance of clearing the routes early due to the expected millions of participants.

Stalls and carwash services along sidewalks were warned against occupying space, and illegally parked vehicles without tickets were also removed from Plaza del Carmen.