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Nazareno 2026: MPD sets more road closures starting Jan. 7 for ‘Pahalik’
The Manila Police District (MPD) has announced temporary road closures in Manila starting 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, for the traditional "Pahalik" ahead of the Feast of Jesus Nazareno.
These initial closures will affect Independence Road, Katigbak Drive, and South Drive, though one lane on Katigbak Drive and South Drive will remain open for access to the Manila Hotel and H2O Hotel.
The MPD stated that the actual opening and closing of affected roads will depend on the traffic situation.
Additional road closures were previously announced to start at 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, for the Traslacion, the procession of the Jesus Nazareno image.
Major thoroughfares such as Bonifacio Drive, P. Burgos, Finance Road, Ma. Orosa St., Taft Ave., Ayala Blvd., Legarda St., and Quezon Blvd. are expected to be affected by the Traslacion closures.
Rerouting plans for vehicles heading southbound have been provided by the MPD.
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