THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced the implementation of road closures in the City of Manila starting at noon today.
The following roads will be closed that started at 12 noon today, April 23, to give way to a political rally, supposedly the birthday celebration of Vice President Leni Robredo:
- Stretch of Figueras St. (Bustillos) from Legarda St. to Earnshaw St. up to the corner of Jhocson St.
- Stretch of San Anton from M. Arenas St., to Figueras St.
- Stretch of San Anton from Renten St., to Figueras St.
- Stretch of Manrique St., from Castanos St. to Figueras St.
- Stretch of Lardizabal St. from Jhocson St. to Figueras St.
Affected motorists are advised to take alternate routes:
- All vehicles coming from Sta. Mesa Area traveling Legarda St. intending to utilize Figueras St. shall go straight to CM. Recto Ave. to point of destination.
- All vehicles coming from Mendiola St. traveling Legarda St. intending to utilize Figueras St. shall go straight to Lacson Ave, to point of destination.
- All vehicles coming from Earnshaw St. intending to utilize Figueras St. shall turn right to Cayco St. to point of destination.
- All vehicles coming from Fajardo St. intending to utilize Figueras St. shall turn right to Earnshaw St., turn left to Cayco St. to point of destination.
- All vehicles coming from Renten St. intending to utilize Figueras St. shall turn right to San Anton St., turn left to Dalupan St. (Gastambide) to point of destination.
- All vehicles traveling San Anton St. intending to utilize Figueras St. shall turn left to M. Arenas St. to point of destination.
Actual closing and opening of affected roads will be based on actual traffic situation, the MMDA said.