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Manila roads closed, traffic rerouted on April 19 for Earth Day Run 2026

Published Apr 18, 2026 09:56 am

Several major roads in Manila will be temporarily closed, and traffic will be rerouted starting 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 19, for the conduct of the Earth Day Run 2026.

Photo courtesy of the Manila Police District
Photo courtesy of the Manila Police District

The Manila Traffic and Parking Bureau (MTPB) said the following roads will be closed:

— Northbound lane of Roxas Boulevard from P. Quirino Avenue to Katigbak Drive and southbound lane from P. Ocampo Avenue to Katigbak Drive

— Bonifacio Drive from Anda Circle to Katigbak Drive
— P. Burgos Avenue from Roxas Boulevard to Jones Bridge
— Finance Road from P. Burgos Avenue to Taft Avenue
— Maria Orosa Street from P. Burgos Avenue to Kalaw Avenue
— Muralla Street from Sta. Lucia Street to A. Soriano Avenue
— Sta. Lucia Street from Muralla Street to A. Soriano Avenue
— Eastbound lane of A. Soriano Avenue from Muralla Solana Street to Anda Circle
— Jones Bridge
— Magallanes Drive fronting Manila Central Post Office from McArthur Bridge southbound to Jones Bridge northbound
— Magallanes Drive fronting the Bureau of Immigration
— Westbound lane of T. M. Kalaw Avenue from M. H. del Pilar Street to Roxas Boulevard
— Westbound lane of Quirino Avenue from Adriatico Street to Roxas Boulevard

Motorists are advised to take alternative routes during the road closures.

Vehicles coming from the McArthur and Quezon bridges, bound for Roxas Boulevard southbound, may take P. Burgos Avenue straight to Taft Avenue.

Those coming from westbound Kalaw Avenue may turn left to M. H. del Pilar Street, while vehicles from Maria Orosa and A. Mabini streets may proceed to Kalaw Avenue, then to Taft Avenue.

Motorists from United Nations Avenue may use the Roxas Boulevard service road, while those from Bonifacio Drive may turn around at Anda Circle.

Vehicles from Binondo Intramuros may take westbound A. Soriano Avenue, while those from Plaza Cervantes may use the underpass to Escolta or pass through San Vicente Street to McArthur Bridge.

Truck drivers are also advised of alternate routes.

Trailer trucks and heavy vehicles from Pasay using Roxas Boulevard northbound must turn right to President Quirino Avenue, while those from Mel Lopez Boulevard bound for Roxas Boulevard must take Capulong Street to Yuseco Street, then proceed to Lacson Avenue.

All affected roads will remain closed until after the Earth Day Run 2026 activities have concluded and the event area has been fully cleared.

Authorities advised motorists to expect heavy traffic in affected areas and to plan trips.

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