Traffic rerouting for Sinulog Festival bared

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THE Cebu City Government expects a crowd of three million spectators for the Sinulog Grand Parade’s return at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) on Sunday, January 19.

To accommodate the massive event, it has announced road closures and alternative routes to ensure smooth traffic flow.

The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) issued a detailed advisory about road closures along the Grand Carousel Parade route, which will begin and end at the CCSC.

Roads including Osmeña Blvd. (from the corner of P. Del Rosario St. to Fuente Osmeña Circle), Arlington Pond St., and R. Landon St. (from the corner of Osmeña Blvd. to Junquera Ext.) will be closed by 2:00 a.m.

By 5:00 a.m., additional closures will extend to Osmeña Blvd. (from J. Llorente St. to M.J. Cuenco Ave.), P. Del Rosario St. (from Osmeña Blvd. to Sikatuna St.), Imus Ave. (from Sikatuna St. to Gen. Maxilom Ave.), Gen. Maxilom Ave. (from A. Soriano Ave. to Fuente Osmeña Circle), B. Rodriguez St. (from V. Rama Ave. to Fuente Circle), and N. Bacalso Ave. (from V. Rama Ave. to L. Kilat St.).

Other streets, such as Sanciangko St., Junquera St., Pelaez St., and Sikatuna St., will also be inaccessible, while Colon St. will remain open to private vehicles.

Other activities and road Closures

The week features various cultural and religious activities for both Sinulog and Fiesta Señor. Motorists are advised about specific closures during these events.

For the Walk with Mary foot procession on Friday, January 17, roads from the Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño, including V. Rama Ave., B. Rodriguez St., and Osmeña Blvd., will close at 4:00 a.m. Traffic will resume after the procession clears.

On the same day, the Traslacion Mobile Procession will start at 6:45 a.m., traveling from the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño to the National Shrine and Parish of Saint Joseph in Mandaue City.

It will affect roads such as Osmeña Blvd., M.J. Cuenco Ave., Gen. Maxilom Ave., and Pope John Paul II Ave.

The Solemn Foot Procession on Saturday, January 18, will begin at 12:00 noon, prompting partial closures on Osmeña Blvd. (from Fuente Circle to M.J. Cuenco Ave.), General Maxilom Ave. (from Fuente Circle to Imus Ave.), and M.J. Cuenco Ave. (from M.J. Cuenco Ext. to Osmeña Blvd.).

Public cooperation

To handle the increased vehicle volume and ensure safety, the CCTO will deploy traffic enforcers across affected areas. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes and follow traffic regulations.

Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia highlighted the need for coordination and cooperation, saying that everyone’s participation would make Sinulog 2025 an unforgettable event.

The Sinulog Festival, known as one of the country’s most iconic celebrations, showcases Cebu’s vibrant culture and devotion. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan their travel schedules carefully and participate in the festivities responsibly.(MyTVCebu)