Manila issues traffic advisories for Jan 9 Black Nazarene Traslacion

Manila authorities issued traffic advisories for next week's Traslacion of the Black Nazarene, which is expected to draw millions of devotees after a three-year hiatus due to the COVID pandemic.

The event will take place on Tuesday, January 9, with road closures starting from Monday, January 8, at 9 p.m. and lasting until Tuesday.

Several major roads in Manila, including Bonifacio Drive, Roxas Boulevard, Taft Avenue, Ayala Avenue, Katigbak Drive, South Drive, Finance Road, Maria Orosa Street, Romualdez Street, C. Palanca Street, P. Casal Street, Legarda Street, and Quezon Boulevard will be closed to accommodate the procession.

Authorities have provided detailed re-routing instructions for vehicles traveling through affected areas to ensure smooth traffic flow during the event, including specific directions for key intersections like Mel Lopez Boulevard, Rizal Avenue, A. Mendoza Street, España Boulevard, J. Abad Santos Avenue/R. Regente, Ma. Orosa Street, and Roxas Boulevard.

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has declared January 9 to be a special non-working day in the city of Manila.

Devotees are reminded to exercise caution and follow traffic advisories to ensure a safe and orderly Traslacion.