Roxas Boulevard will be momentarily closed to vehicular traffic on 12 June 2023 to give way to activities for the celebration of the 125th anniversary of Philippine Independence Day.
According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the road closure will be implemented along Roxas Blvd. from T.M. Kalaw Avenue to P. Burgos Street, both bounds from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for a flag-raising ceremony.
Meanwhile, the MMDA added that Katigbak Parkway, South Road, and Independence Road will be temporarily closed from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to give way to a civic-military parade.
The MMDA has advised trucks going to North Harbor to reroute from SLEX straight ahead to Osmeña Highway, then right turn to Quirino Avenue, straight to Nagtahan St., going to Lacson Avenue, left turn to Yuseco St., and straight ahead to Capulong St. then right turn or turn left to R-10 road to their destination.
Moreover, trucks coming from Parañaque Area are advised to turn right at Quirino Avenue to Nagtahan then Lacson Avenue going to their destination. Trucks going to the south may use the same route, the MMDA said.
The MMDA will deploy traffic enforcers to assist in traffic management; and will dispatch tow trucks, ambulances, and vacuum trucks. Moreover, concrete and plastic barriers as well as traffic cones will be placed in key areas.