Alternative routes for SONA day, July 25

MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City government announced alternative routes ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 25.

“To ensure orderly vehicular traffic…the QC Department of Public Order and Safety (DPOS) is advising motorists and commuters, especially those bound for Commonwealth Avenue, Montalban and San Mateo and vice versa, to take alternative routes to avoid inconvenience on that day,” the local government said in a statement on Friday, July 22. 

For motorists going to Fairview, the DPOS suggested taking Mindanao Avenue via Quirino Highway or Sauyo Road as alternative routes.

Motorists heading to Marikina, Montalban, and San Mateo on Monday can take the Tumana-Balara Road. 

Quezon City will deploy over 411 traffic personnel who will assist motorists as early as 4 am on Monday. 

“The city’s contingent will complement the police and traffic management force that will be mobilized by the police and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for the SONA,” the statement read. 

Meanwhile, barangay public safety officers will assist motorists for traffic along inner roads and streets.

Aside from traffic personnel, the city will also deploy paramedic teams for emergency and medical assistance.

The MMDA on Friday also announced an advisory from the Philippine National Police (PNP) on alternative routes.

“A stand-by traffic management plan will be enforced by the PNP, with the support of MMDA, as the need arises,” a Facebook post read.

Duterte is set to deliver his first SONA at the Batasan Pambansa in Quezon City.

As in past SONAs, heavy traffic is expected on Monday in areas surrounding the House of Representatives. The Quezon City government announced the suspension of classes in all levels in the city on July 25. – Rappler.com