MANILA — Quiapo Church has released a traffic advisory and safety guidelines ahead of the Traslacion 2026, warning motorists of widespread road closures and urging devotees to plan their routes early.

In an advisory, organizers said several major roads will be temporarily closed as the andas, or carriage, of the Black Nazarene passes through Manila.

The public was advised to avoid traveling to Quiapo starting 5 p.m. on January 8, particularly for southbound trips, as traffic restrictions take effect. Road closures will remain until the procession concludes, except in areas already cleared.

The following roads are scheduled for temporary closure: Independence Road to Katigbak Drive; portions of Roxas Boulevard and Padre Burgos; Ayala Bridge; Carlos Palanca Street to Globo de Oro; Solano Street and Padilla Street. P. Casal Street up to Mendiola and Legarda will also remain closed to regular traffic to ensure access for emergency vehicles.

Organizers advised devotees heading to the Quirino Grandstand to use Taft Avenue, Kalaw Avenue, and Roxas Boulevard. Devotees planning to follow the procession were reminded not to meet or block the andas head-on but to join from behind and move with the flow to reduce congestion and safety risks.

Designated access routes were also identified: those from western, northern, or España areas may pass through Quezon, MacArthur, or Jones Bridge toward Padre Burgos or Intramuros; devotees from R-10, Tondo, and western areas may use M. Roxas Bridge or Delpan Bridge; and those coming from northern and eastern areas may take Nagtahan Bridge or Mabini Bridge toward Otis or U.N. Avenue.