MMDA: Heavy traffic in some Pasig roads July 2, 5

Motorists passing through major roads in Pasig City may have to take alternate routes on July 2 and 5, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority said Wednesday.

In separate advisories on its Facebook page, the MMDA said the city will mark the 441st Araw ng Pasig Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at C. Raymundo Avenue (Mercedez Ave. to Stella Maris St.).

The MMDA said the parade will start at 7 a.m. at C. Raymundo Ave. (both directions) from Mercedez Ave. up to Stella Maris St., Caruncho Ave. (eastbound), in front of Pasig City Hall, Rotonda, A. Mabini St., and Dr. Sixto Ave. (Caniogan).

All these areas may expect heavy traffic, it said.

Vehicles from Rotonda going to Pasig Mega Market will be diverted to C-5 road then right to Eagle St., right to Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave., left to Stella Maris St., left to C. Raymundo Ave., right to F. Legaspi St., right to Market Ave., to destination.

Meanwhile, vehicles from Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. (Maybunga and Rosario) going to Rotonda will be diverted to Eagle St., then right to C-5 Road, U-turn at IPI, to destination.

For vehicles from San Joaquin going to Pasig Mega Market:

- Take Elisco Road, left to M. Jimenez St., left to F. Antonio St., right to F. Manalo St., to destination.
- Take R. Jabson St., right to G. Raymundo St., left to F. Manalo St., to destination.

Vehicles from Pasig Mega Market going to Rotonda:
- Take F. Manalo St., left to Angeles St., left to C. Raymundo Ave., to destination.
- Take Market Ave., left to Mercedez Ave., left to C. Raymundo Ave., to destination.

Vehicles from Pasig Mega Market going to San Joaquin:
- Take Balderrama St., right to F. Antonio St., left to Pio Alvarez St., right to Elisco Road to destination.

Civic parade

The MMDA said heavy traffic is expected on the following roads, due to the civic parade:

- Caruncho Ave. (eastbound)
- M.H. del Pilar St. (Brgy. San Nicolas)
- Dr. Sixto Antonio Ave. (Brgy. Kapasigan)
- Rotonda Junction
- A. Mabini St. (Brgy. Kapasigan)
- Plaza Rizal Intersection
- C. Raymundo Ave. (both directions) from Mercedez Ave. up to Stella Maris St.
- P. Burgos St.
- Dr. Garcia St.
- R. Jabson St.
- Mercedez Ave. (both directions) from Market Ave. up to C. Raymundo Ave.

July 5

On July 5, the Street Dancing Competition will be held from 4 p.m. onwards.

"Expect heavy traffic along Market Ave. (Revolving) and Road 2. All vehicles will be diverted to San Agustin St. to destination," 

Source: the MMDA. — Joel Locsin /LBG, GMA News