Motorists are advised to expect traffic disruptions in Binondo and nearby areas as the City of Manila implements road closures and rerouting schemes for the Chinese New Year celebration on February 16, 2026.
Authorities announced that closures will begin as early as 3 a.m. and will continue throughout the evening depending on scheduled activities.
Roads affected include the Binondo–Intramuros Bridge starting at 3 a.m., the southbound lane of Jones Bridge at 7 p.m., the northbound lane of Jones Bridge at 9 p.m., and Plaza Lorenzo Ruiz U-turn access at 10 p.m.
Additional closures will cover Ongpin Street from Juan Luna to Quintin Paredes, Quintin Paredes Street from Dasmariñas to Escolta, Juan Luna Street from Dasmariñas to Muelle de la Industria, and Plaza Cervantes.
REROUTING
To manage traffic flow, rerouting schemes will be implemented.
Vehicles from Juan Luna Street heading to the southbound lane of Jones Bridge must turn right to Dasmariñas Street, then left to Muelle de Binondo, left to Muelle de la Industria, and proceed to Muelle Banco Nacional toward Plaza Sta. Cruz.
Vehicles from P. Burgos Avenue (northbound) intending to use Jones Bridge should instead proceed to MacArthur Bridge or Quezon Bridge.
Those from Riverside Drive intending to use the northbound lane of the Binondo–Intramuros Bridge must proceed to A. Soriano Avenue and continue to Anda Circle.
Vehicles from Muelle de la Industria intending to use the southbound lane of the Binondo–Intramuros Bridge should proceed to Muelle Banco Nacional toward Plaza Sta. Cruz.
Meanwhile, vehicles from San Fernando Street heading to Plaza Cervantes and the southbound lane of Jones Bridge must turn right to Dasmariñas Street, then left to Muelle de Binondo, left to Muelle de la Industria, and continue to Muelle Banco Nacional toward Plaza Sta. Cruz.
FEB. 17 PARADE
On February 17, a parade will be held starting at 3 p.m. from the Manila Central Post Office to Lucky Chinatown Mall.
The procession will pass through Jones Bridge, Escolta Street, Plaza Sta. Cruz, Dasmariñas Street, Quintin Paredes Street, Ongpin Street, Sabino Padilla Street, Soler Street, and Reina Regente Street before arriving at Lucky Chinatown Mall.
Authorities strongly advise motorists to plan their trips ahead and anticipate heavy traffic congestion in the Binondo district during the festivities. (Diann Calucin)
