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MMDA rules out blanket road closures for Asean Summit
Metro Manila will not implement sweeping road closures during the 49th Asean Summit from November 15-18, authorities said Wednesday. Motorists should prepare for intermittent traffic delays as diplomatic convoys traverse major thoroughfares.
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The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced Wednesday that general road closures will not be imposed during the four-day Asean Summit scheduled for mid-November, easing concerns among commuters and businesses in the capital region.
The assurance covers the summit period from Sunday, November 15, through Wednesday, November 18. The MMDA said it has coordinated with security and diplomatic agencies to manage traffic flow without resorting to blanket restrictions that would paralyze the city.
While full closures are off the table, the public should expect localized traffic disruptions as motorcades carrying visiting regional leaders transit major roads. The MMDA advised drivers to plan alternate routes and allow additional travel time during peak convoy movements.
The authority is implementing targeted, time-limited restrictions in coordination with the Philippine National Police and the Department of Foreign Affairs to ensure both smooth diplomatic operations and minimal disruption to daily commerce and transportation. Commuters are urged to monitor real-time traffic updates during the summit period.