SEA Games traffic scheme dry run set Thursday afternoon; motorists urged to cooperate

The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday urged motorists to cooperate with the upcoming dry run of the traffic scheme for the Southeast Asian Games.

In an interview on Unang Balita, MMDA spokesperson Celine Pialago said that it will be held from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 14.

"'Yung convoy package po natin ang itsura po niyan may dalawang HPG sa harap, may coaster or may bus, or may ambulansya," Pialago said.

"Mahaba-haba po iyong convoy kaya panawagan po natin sa mga motorista, pagbigyan po natin para iwas ho sa delay, para hindi na makadagdag pa sa pagbigat ng daloy ng trapiko," she added.

According to Pialago, there is no designated lane or special lane for the convoy. However, as much as possible, the MMDA will try to make the yellow lane accessible for the SEA Games delegates when they pass through major roads.

She added that simulation exercises in case of mechanical breakdown or unexpected gridlock are also part of the dry run.

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"Kahit papaano ay magdudulot ito ng delay at traffic buildup pero rest assured na 'yung simulation exercise po natin would be less inconvenient sa ating mga kababayan dahil paglagpas naman po ng convoy sa ating mga motorista, balik na ho sa normal ang daloy ng trapiko," she said.

According to a report by Jonathan Andal in Unang Balita, the following roads will be affected by the dry run as the convoy from different clusters travel to the Philippine Arena in Bulacan:

Metro Manila Cluster

• EDSA
• Roxas Blvd.
• NLEX
• España Blvd.
• Quezon Ave.

Tagaytay Cluster

• Tagaytay Road
• Crisanto Delos Reyes Ave.
• Gov. Ferrer Drive
• General Antonio
• Centennial Drive
• CAVITEX
• Coastal
• Roxas Blvd.
• EDSA
• NLEX - Ciudad De Victoria Exit

Clark Cluster

• Prince Balagtas Ave.
• SCTEX
• NLEX - Ciudad De Victoria Exit
• Subic Cluster
• Olongapo-Bugallon Road
• Dewey Ave.
• Rizal Highway
• SFEX
• SCTEX
• NLEX

The opening ceremonies of the SEA Games will be held on November 30. —Dona Magsino/KBK, GMA News