Some roads will be closed starting Tuesday, January 28, to give way for the Chinese New Year countdown, the Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) announced on Monday, January 27.
According to the MPIO advisory, the road closure takes effect at around 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, at the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge.
Subsequently, the following roads will be closed starting at 9 P.M. on January 28:
- Northbound and Southbound of Jones Bridge
- Stretch of Quintin Paredes Street (from Padre Burgos Avenue to Dasmariñas Street)
- Jones Bridge
- Plaza Cervantes
- Binondo-Intramuros Bridge
The public is advised to take the following alternative routes during the said day:
- Vehicles coming from Reina Regente St. utilizing Juan Luna St. intending to utilize the Southbound lane of Jones Bridge shall turn left to Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz, then turn right to Noberto Ty St., turn right to Yuchengco St., then turn left to Ongpin St. to point of destination.
- Vehicles coming from P. Burgos Ave./Taft Ave. intending to utilize Jones Bridge shall go straight to McArthur Bridge or Quezon Bridge to the point of destination.
- Vehicles coming from Plaza Sta. Cruz utilizing Dasmariñas St. shall turn right to Q. Paredes St. to the point of destination.
- Vehicles coming from Magallanes Drive going to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge shall go straight to A. Soriano Ave. to Anda Circle to point of destination.
- Vehicles coming from Muelle dela Binondo-Industria going Intramuros Bridge shall take Madrid St., then turn right to San Fernando St., going to Plaza San Ruiz then turn left to Q. Paredes St., turn right to Noberto Ty St., turn right to Yuchengco then turn left to Ongpin to the point of destination.
Meanwhile, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Monday, that the expanded number coding will be suspended on Wednesday, January 29, in observance of the holiday.
Additionally, the MMDA noted how traffic tends to be heavy around areas like Binondo, Manila during the annual celebration.
Motorists are advised to prioritize road safety, putting emphasis on planning trips, adhering to traffic rules, and ensuring that drivers are well-equipped.
The Chinese New Year is a special non-working holiday in the country, marking the year’s first new moon. During the festive day, people flock to the streets of Binondo to indulge in various Chinese food and delicacies and witness dragon dances and fireworks.
