With the final stretch preparations for the three-day major event now in full swing.
According to a series of infographics released by the Presidential Communications Office on its official social media pages, it noted the traffic arrangements being implemented for the 49th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits in Metro Manila.
While the event will happen across three-days from November 16 (Monday) to November 18 (Wednesday), the effects of it are already being felt by motorists and commuters as delegations start to arrive.
However, according to the government, there will be no road closures on major thoroughfares for the ASEAN Summit.
“Major thoroughfares will remain open. The only roads with access restrictions are those within the designated security exclusion zone around PICC, in effect from November 9 to 18, 2026,” it said.
Meanwhile, along EDSA, the dedicated Busway is also going to be utilized as the “ASEAN Lane” for convoys of the delegates and they will run alongside the EDSA Carousel buses.
“The EDSA lane arrangement will be adjusted to accommodate ASEAN delegate convoys. The ASEAN lane will be shared by ASEAN delegates and buses,” it told.
Buses will be managed through a stop-and-go scheme to allow delegate convoys to pass, while other lanes will remain for private vehicles.
Beyond the busway, the stop-and-go traffic system will also be effective for vehicles coming from Ayala Tunnel as delegates proceed toward Magallanes Flyover.
“Temporary stop-and-go traffic will be implemented only as heads of state and their convoys pass,” the PCO shared, adding that motorists may be briefly held to allow convoys to pass.
The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) alsp said these stops are expected to last less than five minutes in general, with drivers directed to follow traffic personnel deployed in the area and official advisories from authorities.
The number coding scheme is also suspended during the declared special non-working holidays in Metro Manila for the ASEAN Summit from November 16 to 18, the
Meanwhile, more than 3,300 personnel have been assigned to support traffic management. 2,637 of which are from the MMDA, which include street sweepers, the Road Emergency Group, and accredited towing trucks pre-positioned along ASEAN and ceremonial routes.
The Philippine National Police’s Highway Patrol Group, on the other hand, has assigned 716 personnel to lead and escort heads of state, spouses, ministers, and other foreign delegates.
