Road closures, alternative routes for Black Nazarene's Traslacion 2026Catholic devotees climb into a glass-covered carriage carrying the so-called Black Nazarene statue as they try to touch it during an annual religious procession in Manila on January 9, 2024. MANILA, Philippines (First published Jan. 5) — Quiapo Church has released a comprehensive 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 issued Sunday, January 4, organizers said several major roads will be temporarily closed as the andas, or carriage, of the Black Nazarene passes through Manila. Road closures will remain in place until the conclusion of the Traslacion, except in areas already cleared after the procession has passed. Routes for devotees and motoristsFor devotees heading to the Quirino Grandstand, organizers advised using the following routes:Taft AvenueKalaw AvenueRoxas BoulevardDevotees planning to follow the Traslacion procession were reminded not to meet or block the andas head-on.
