The Philippine Arena in Bocaue, Bulacan province. INQUIRER FILE PHOTO / NIÑO JESUS ORBETA
MANILA, Philippines — All public access points leading to the Philippine Arena will be inaccessible starting on Friday, August 25 for the opening of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup 2023.
In an advisory issued on Wednesday, North Luzon Expressway (Nlex) Corporation said the temporary closure will start at 5:30 p.m.
These access points include “Ciudad de Victoria toll plaza northbound and southbound exits, Igulot intersection access via MacArthur highway, and Gate 3 at Barangay Bolakan (backdoor),” according to Nlex.
It added that only point-to-point buses and vehicles authorized by FIBA with valid vehicle access and parking permits would be allowed to pass through Ciudad de Victoria.
Nlex advised motorists and drivers to be affected by the closure to take alternative routes through Marilao, Bocaue, or Tambubong.
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 will be held in the country from August 25 to September 10.
The Philippines is set to host participants from Africa, America, Asia-Pacific, and Europe, and around 3,253 World Cup customer groups are expected to join the event.
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