By Chito Chavez
The Quezon City government has assured its readiness to provide support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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As host city, the city’s Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) will deploy over 500 traffic enforcers along Commonwealth Avenue, Batasan Road and nearby areas on Monday.
The QC Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (QCDRRMO) will also set-up medical posts and first aid tents in front of Saint Peter Church and Police Station 6 at Batasan Road to assist in emergencies.
Intending to have all bases covered, the QC Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD) has already conducted cleaning operations within the vicinity of the House of Representatives Complex.
To ensure the smoother flow of traffic, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) also released an alternate route map to aid motorists in their commute during the State of the Nation Address.
Light vehicles coming from Quezon Memorial Circle going to Fairview may take North Avenue, turn right to Mindanao Avenue, turn right to Old Sauyo Road, turn left to Chestnut, turn right to Dahlia Street, turn left to Fairlane Street, then exit to Commonwealth Avenue and onward to their destination.
Light vehicles coming from Fairview going to Quezon Memorial Circle may take the alternate route by turning right to Fairlane Street, turn right to Dahlia Street, turn left to Chestnut Street or turn right to Regalado Avenue, right turn to Old Sauyo Road, turn right to Mindanao Avenue, and take a U-turn to Quirino Highway going to Mindanao Avenue, turn left to North Avenue going to Quezon Memorial Circle and onward to their destination.
Heavy vehicles coming from Quezon Memorial Circle to Fairview may take Commonwealth Avenue where a zipper lane shall be opened.