MMDA's SEA Games Traffic Schemes to take effect on Saturday, Nov 30

The MMDA's stop and go traffic scheme to start on November 30, 12:01 am in anticipation of the predicted increase in traffic congestion in connection to the 2019 SEA games.

The stop-and-go traffic schemes will take effect on November 30 until December 11 for the duration of the 19th Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.

Various areas of Luzon including Metro Manila will observe the traffic scheme, which will be enforced by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and the Manila District Traffic Enforcement Unit. Other adjustments will also be done as needed to manage the flow of traffic, allowing some 9,000 ASEAN athletes in attendance to reach designated venues on time as they compete in sporting events. MMDA chief Danilo Lim said, however, that the delegates will not be assigned special lanes.

The scheme will take effect at 12:01 AM on Saturday in the following areas:

General Danilo Lim

MMDA Chairman Danilo Lim

Along Pablo Ocampo from Taft Avenue to Adriatico (Westbound only)
Along Adriatico from Pres Quirino to Pablo Ocampo (both directions)

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There are alternate routes for those who need to drive their cars for the duration of the Games:

All vehicles coming from Taft Ave., traveling through the westbound lane of President Quirino Ave. intending to make a left on Adriatico Street are advised to go straight to Roxas Blvd. or Mabini Street.
Vehicles coming from Taft Ave. who are intending to use the westbound lane of Pablo Ocampo should pass through Menlo Street then to Donada.
Vehicles coming from FB Harrison or Roxas Blvd. using the Pablo Ocampo eastbound lane should use Adriatico Street, straight onto Taft Ave, then to destination.
All vehicles coming from Roxas Blvd. or FB Harrison passing through President Quirino eastbound lane intending to use Adriatico Street should just go straight ahead to Taft Avenue.

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Motorists and commuters should also expect their travel times to be delayed, especially on roads near the following venues:

Rizal Memorial Sports Complex
Cuneta Astrodome
SM Mall of Asia Arena
SM MOA Skating Rink
World Trade Center
Philippine International Convention Center Forum
SM Megamall
Filoil Flying V Center
Filinvest City
University of the Philippines (UP)
Marine Corps – Taguig

Muntinlupa Sports Complex
Starmall EDSA
Makati Coliseum
Manila Hotel Tent
SM Megamall Ice Rink
Philsports Arena
Amoranto Sports Complex
Manila Polo Club

Other locations in Luzon like Subic, Clark, and Southern Luzon are also expected to experience heavy traffic.

A convoy on EDSA

Expect convoys like this winding their way through EDSA

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MMDA traffic advisory SEA Games 2019

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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