ASEAN Summit Nov. 15–18: Road Closures Around PICC and CCP — MMDA Detour Guide

ASEAN Summit Nov. 15–18: Road Closures Around PICC and CCP — MMDA Detour Guide

📌 On Monday, Nov. 9, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced that during the 49th ASEAN Summit from Sunday, Nov. 15 to Wednesday, Nov. 18, it will close four roads around the PICC (Philippine International Convention Center) and CCP (Cultural Center of the Philippines) complex in Pasay and put detours and a "stop-and-go" traffic scheme in place. The MMDA said no roads other than those around this area will be closed.

■ What's Changing
· Closed roads: Atang dela Rama St., Vicente Sotto St., Pedro Bukaneg St., Magdalena Jalandoni St.
· For southbound Roxas Boulevard traffic heading to Diokno and Macapagal Boulevards, turn right onto EDSA, then circle back to Diokno Boulevard and Macapagal Boulevard. For traffic going from Diokno and Macapagal Boulevards to Roxas Boulevard, take Seaside Boulevard → Macapagal Boulevard → EDSA → Roxas Boulevard.
· Trucks must follow designated routes, and the stop-and-go scheme will be in effect on major roads near the PICC and CCP (Manila Bulletin).
· The Daily Tribune reported that Pasay City has designated Nov. 9 to 18 as a "restricted access period," closing off the PICC and CCP area to the general public.
· According to the PNA, MMDA Traffic Discipline Office Director Victor Nuñez said that instead of closing roads, a security zone will be set up around the PICC, admitting only people and vehicles with ASEAN passes, and 1,418 personnel will be deployed (wording differs between reports).

■ Tips for Residents and Travelers
· Malacañang has declared Nov. 16–18 special non-working days in Metro Manila. When passing through the Roxas Boulevard area in Pasay during this period, allow plenty of extra time.
· The extent of the closures may change, so check MMDA advisories before you leave.

■ Sources
Manila Bulletin (11/9), DZRH (11/9), PNA (11/9), Daily Tribune (11/9)

■ Photos
· 1. MMDA ASEAN Summit stop-and-go traffic guide map — Manila Bulletin
· 2. Header of the MMDA ASEAN Summit traffic advisory — DZRH
· 3. File photo · A Manila street with ASEAN member-state flags — Daily Tribune