MMDA issues traffic advisory for Paris Olympians' parade

MMDA issues traffic advisory for Paris Olympians’ parade on Tuesday

/ 07:41 PM August 10, 2024

Carlos Yulo, Olympians parade set on Tuesday

Carlos Edriel Yulo of Philippines celebrates after his performance. (REUTERS)

MANILA, Philippines — Motorists in the vicinity of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and Malacañang Palace have been advised to take alternate routes and avoid traffic congestion on Tuesday, August 13 due to the scheduled  homecoming parade of Filipino athletes who took part in the 2024 Paris Olympics. 

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Saturday announced that the Heroes’ Grand Homecoming Parade is scheduled at 3:00 p.m. from the PICC to Malacañang Palace. 

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The parade will make start at the V. Sotto Center Island, left turn to Roxas Blvd., right turn to P. Burgos Avenue, straight to Finance Road,  straight to Ayala Blvd.,  straight to P. Casal St., Legarda St.,  right turn to Mendiola St. and right turn to Jose Laurel St

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Alternative routes

Northbound to R-10

  • Roxas Blvd. Service Road
  • Taft Avenue
  • F.B Harrison Street
  • A. Mabini Street

Southbound

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  • T.M Kalaw
  • U.N Avenue

The MMDA also said that they will implement a stop-and-go scheme for the main roads where the parade will pass through.

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According to the Presidential Communications Office on Friday, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. is set to welcome the athletes upon their arrival on Tuesday afternoon. 

“A special program will follow, where the President will personally honor the athletes and present them with well-deserved incentives, recognizing their extraordinary contributions to Philippine sports and their stellar performance during the 2024 Paris Olympics,” the PCO statement said.

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