The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the implementation of road closures and traffic rerouting plans in several areas around the National Museum as part. of the security measures of the inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on June 30.
The road closure in some areas started as early as 11 PM on Sunday, June 26.
The National Museum earlier announced that it will be closed from June 27 to July 4 to “ensure everyone’s safety during increased ingress activity around the National Museum Complex, the National Museum of Anthropology and the National Museum of Natural History, in addition to the National Museum of Fine Arts”.
The inauguration day has been declared a non-working holiday in Manila.
The schedule of road closures and rerouting are as follows:
Road closures:
June 26 at 12:01 AM to June 30 at 11 PM:
- Padre Burgos Avenue
- Finance Road
- Ma. Orosa Street - from TM Kalaw to P. Burgos
- General Luna Street - from P. Burgos to Muralla Street
June 30, 4 AM to 11 PM:
- Ayala Boulevard
- Victoria Street - from Taft Avenue to Muralla Street
According to the MMDA, affected vehicles may take the following routes:
- Northbound vehicles coming from Roxas Blvd. should turn right at U.N. Avenue or Kalaw Avenue, then turn left at Taft Avenue to reach the point of destination.
- Eastbound vehicles coming from Roxas Blvd. should turn left at Kalaw Avenue or U.N. Avenue, then turn right at Taft Ave. to reach the point of destination.
Meanwhile, the following roads near Malacañang and the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City will also be closed to motorists on the following dates:
- Mendiola Street: June 29, 12:01 AM, to June 30, 11 PM
- Jalandoni St., PICC, Pasay City: June 30, 4 AM to 11 PM
- Legarda Street from San Rafael to Figueras St., Manila: June 30, 1 to 11 PM.
MMDA Chair Romando Artes said the agency will deploy 2,000 personnel from the Traffic Discipline Office, Metro Public Safety Office, and Sidewalk Clearing Operations Group for traffic management, clearing operations, and emergency response.
Tow trucks and ambulances will be dispatched to strategic locations for a quick response when needed.
Aside from MMDA traffic enforcers, personnel from the Manila Police District, National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), City Government of Manila, and the Presidential Security Group will also be deployed on that day to ensure security, peace, and order.
Meanwhile, the National Museum is closed to the public until July 5.
