MANILA, Philippines—The Manila Police District (MPD) on Monday said roads will be closed on Good Friday for the procession of the Nazarene.
In a Facebook post, the MPD said a rerouting scheme will be implemented as roads will be closed starting at 7 p.m. on April 2.
The 3.8-kilometer route of the procession will begin and end at Plaza Miranda and will pass through several key streets, including Villalobos, Carlos Palanca, Quezon Boulevard, Arlegui, Legarda, Hidalgo, and Bilibid Viejo, before returning to Quiapo Church.
Among the major roads affected are northbound and southbound lanes of Quezon Boulevard from A. Mendoza/Fugoso to Quezon Bridge, parts of España Boulevard, C.M. Recto Avenue service roads, Legarda Street, and several streets in Quiapo and San Miguel districts.
Other roads to be closed include Arlegui, San Rafael, Gonzalo Puyat, Paterno, Evangelista, and Carriedo.
The MPD urged motorists to take alternate routes during the procession.
Vehicles from A. Mendoza heading to Quezon Boulevard should turn right to Fugoso Street and then left to Tomas Mapua Street. Those coming from Quezon City using España Boulevard may turn right to P. Campa or use Nicanor Reyes (Morayta) to access C.M. Recto Avenue.
Meanwhile, vehicles from P. Burgos Avenue heading to Quezon Bridge should take Jones or McArthur bridges. Those from Ayala Bridge bound for Carlos Palanca Street may proceed to P. Casal or take San Marcelino Street to UN Avenue. Motorists from Sta. Mesa heading to Legarda should divert to C.M. Recto Avenue.
