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MPD issues road closures, traffic rerouting ahead of Traslacion 2026

Published Jan 5, 2026 11:16 am
Catholic devotees line up starting at Quinta Market to attend mass on the first Sunday of the year at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, on Sunday, Jan. 4, five days before the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. (Photo by John Louie Abrina)
Catholic devotees line up starting at Quinta Market to attend mass on the first Sunday of the year at the Minor Basilica and National Shrine of Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo, Manila, on Sunday, Jan. 4, five days before the Feast of Jesus Nazareno. (Photo by John Louie Abrina)
The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued a traffic rerouting scheme for motorists in preparation for the highly-anticipated Traslacion 2026 on Friday, Jan. 9, a traditional procession celebrated during the Feast of Jesus Nazareno in Manila attended by millions of devotees.
In its advisory, a total of 16 roads will be closed starting at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8:
1. Bonifacio Drive northbound and southbound
2. Katigbak Drive and South Drive (One Lane Accessible to Manila Hotel and H20 Hotel)
3. Independence Road
4. P. Burgos eastbound and westbound
5. Finance Rd. eastbound and westbound
6, Ma. Orosa St. northbound and southbound
7. Taft Ave. northbound and southbound
8. Romualdez
9. Ayala Blvd. northbound and southbound
10. C. Palanca northbound and southbound
11. P Casal northbound and southbound
12. Legarda St. northbound and southbound
13. Quezon Blvd. northbound and southbound
14. Lerma westbound
15. McArthur Bridge northbound and southbound
16. Jones Bridge northbound and southbound
A rerouting scheme will also be implemented on the same date to prevent the disruption of traffic flow during the procession:
Rerouting of vehicles going southbound
- AIl vehicles travelling southbound of Mel Lopez Blvd. (R-10) going to Roxas BIvd. shall turn left to Capulong St., straight to Yuseco St. to Lacson Ave. to point of destination. (old truck route)
- All vehicles travelling southbound of A Mendoza St. going to Quezon Blvd., shall turn right to Fugoso St., to Rizal Ave., to point of destination.
- All vehicles travelling westbound lane of España Blvd. going to Quezon Blvd., shall turn SF to N. Reyes St., to CM. Recto Ave., to point of destination.
- All vehicles travelling southbound of Rizal Ave. intending to utilize McArthur Bridge going to south area, shall turn left to CM. Recto Ave., left to Legarda St., to point of destination.
- All vehicles travelling southbound of J. Abad Santos Ave./R. Regente going to Intramuros Area., shall turn right to San Fernando St., left to Madrid St., left to Mulle. Dela Industria to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge to A. Soriano Ave. to point of destination or take Juan Luna St,right to Muelle Dela Industria to Binondo-Intramuros Bridge.
- Light Vehicles coming from Bonifacio Drive shall take Anda Circle then turn left to Soriano Ave. to point of destination.
Rerouting of vehicles going northbound
- All vehicles coming from A. Mabini St. and Ma. Orosa St. intending utilize TM. Kalaw Ave., shall turn right to U.N. Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge to point of destination.
- All vehicles travelling northbound of Taft Ave. going to P. Burgos Ave., shall turn right to U.N. Ave., straight to P. Guanzon St. to Mabini Bridge to point of destination.
- All Trucks and Trailers travelling northbound of Osmeña Highway going to Mel Lopez Blvd. (Pier Area) shall turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave., to Mabini Bridge to point of destination.
- All Trucks and Trailers travelling northbound Roxas Blvd. going to Mel Lopez Blvd. (Pier Area) shall turn right to Pres. Quirino Ave., to Mabini Bridge to point of destination. (old Truck Route)
- All light vehicles travelling northbound of Roxas Blvd. going to P. Burgos Ave. shall turn right to U.N. Ave. straight to P. Guanzon St, to Mabini Bridge to point of destination.
The police force also advised motorists that some streets will also be closed temporarily as the procession approaches. These roads will remain closed until the celebration concludes, except for areas already cleared after the Traslacion procession has passed.

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