Traffic rerouting during INC minister's burial

Several areas near Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City would be closed to vehicular traffic on Monday during the burial of Iglesia ni Cristo leader Eraño Manalo, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) announced on Sunday. MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando said portions of Commonwealth Avenue, Tandang Sora and Central Avenue would be closed to vehicular traffic to give way to the estimated two million people who will attend Manalo's burial at the INC Central Temple. "We are implementing this traffic rerouting scheme to give way to the massive crowds expected to attend the burial of Ka Erdy Manalo who is a well loved and well respected spiritual leader in the country," Fernando said. Fernando said the road stretching from Visayas Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue in Central Avenue has been closed to vehicular traffic since 12 midnight on Saturday and would remain closed until Monday. The stretch from Luzon Avenue to Elliptical Avenue would likewise be closed. Parts of Tandang Sora stretching from Visayas Avenue to Commonwealth will likewise be closed as well as the stretch extending from Commonwealth to Capitol drive. The east bound side of Commonwealth Avenue will also be closed to motorists. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes surrounding the INC palace such as the Sauyo Road-Mindanao Avenue route in Dahlia as well as the San Mateo Bridge-Marikina road in Batasan. Those passing in Libis can take the C5-Katipunan road while motorists can also take the Quirino Avenue-Novaliches road. Fernando said another alternate road is the C5-Katipunan-Tandang Sora-Zuzuaregui-Commonwealth road. An estimated 200 MMDA personnel will assist INC marshals as well as the 3,000 police operatives to guard those attending the burial, according to the MMDA chief. - GMANews.TV