Manila announces road closures for running event on Nov. 25 and 26

The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) announced the temporary road closures in preparation for the upcoming Asics Rock "n" Roll Running Series on November 26.

Some roads in Manila will be closed on November 25, starting at 10 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following day, Sunday, November 26, in time for the scheduled Asics Rock “n” Roll Running Series. Photo from the Manila Public Information Office

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Public Information Office (MPIO) announced the temporary road closures in preparation for the upcoming Asics Rock “n” Roll Running Series on November 26.

Below is the list of roads that will be closed starting at 10 p.m. of Saturday, November 25, until 8 a.m. of Sunday, November 26, as posted on MPIO’s Facebook account:

  • Bonifacio Drive (from Anda Circle to Katigbak Drive)
  • Katigbak Drive and South Drive
  • Independence Road
  • Roxas Boulevard (from Katigbak Drive to Pres. Quirino Avenue)
  • Burgos Avenue (from Roxas Boulevard to Jones, McArthur, and Quezon Bridges
  • Ma. Orosa Street  (from P. Burgos to Kalaw)
  • Finance Road (from P. Burgos Avenue to Taft Avenue)
  • Northbound lane of Taft Avenue from Ayala Boulevard to P. Burgos Avenue (Two Lanes only)
  • Muralla Street (from Sta. Lucia Street to Real Street)
  • Real Street (from Muralla Street to Sta. Lucia Street)
  • Sta. Lucia Street (from Real Street to Muralla Street)
  • Quintin Paredes Street (from Jones Bridge to Ongpin Street)

Motorists were also advised to take alternative routes.

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