Politics · Philippines Bureau
Manila bans trucks on Roxas Boulevard ahead of 2026 Asean Summit
The Manila city government will restrict all truck traffic along Roxas Boulevard for nine days next month to facilitate preparations for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit. The ban takes effect Nov. 12 at midnight.
LSN Philippines ·
MANILA — Truck traffic will be prohibited along Roxas Boulevard from Nov. 12 to Nov. 20 as Manila prepares to host the 2026 Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, city officials announced Wednesday. The Manila Public Information Office confirmed the restriction begins at 12 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, and will remain in effect throughout the nine-day period.
The measure aims to ensure smooth traffic flow and enhance security arrangements for the regional summit. Roxas Boulevard, a major thoroughfare connecting Manila Bay to key business and residential districts, typically experiences congestion from commercial vehicle traffic.
The city government did not specify which vehicle types would be permitted during the ban period or detail alternative routes for truck operators. Officials urged residents and businesses to plan accordingly ahead of the implementation date.
The Philippines will host the Asean Summit for the first time since 2017. Preparations for the high-level gathering of Southeast Asian leaders have prompted various infrastructure and traffic management initiatives across Metro Manila.