ASEAN Summit Traffic: Road Closures, Holidays and Routes in Metro Manila from November 16 to 18
Last Updated on November 10, 2026 by Jaskaran Singh
Metro Manila is getting ready for heavy ASEAN Summit traffic next week. The 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits will take place from November 16 to 18, 2026, at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City.
Leaders and officials from across Southeast Asia and partner countries are coming to Manila. That means road closures, convoy lanes and tighter security around the bay area. To help ease the load, Malacañang has declared November 16 to 18 special non-working days in Metro Manila.
Roads Closed Around PICC and CCP
Pasay City says full road closures around the PICC and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) Complex run from November 9 to 18. This is called the Restricted Access Period. The Daily Tribune lists these closed streets:
- Pedro Bukaneg Street
- Vicente Sotto Street
- Atang Dela Rama Street
- Magdalena Jalandoni Street
- Parts of Buendia Avenue and J.W. Diokno Boulevard near the PICC
Only authorized people and cars can use some parts of Atang Dela Rama and Magdalena Jalandoni streets. Parañaque City has also set up rerouting and a delegate lane along Aseana Avenue from November 16 to 18.
Key Details
- Event: 49th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits
- Dates: November 16 to 18, 2026
- Main venue: Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City
- Non-working days in Metro Manila: November 16, 17 and 18
- Stop-and-go traffic scheme: November 15 to 18
- Public events like fun runs and motorcades: Suspended near summit venues until November 20
Stop-and-Go Traffic and ASEAN Lanes
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will use a stop-and-go traffic scheme on some routes from November 15 to 18. This lets official motorcades pass. Some bus lanes will also be used as ASEAN lanes for cars carrying leaders and officials.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is asking drivers to plan ahead. “We strongly advise motorists to plan their trips ahead, monitor traffic conditions,” said PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr., as reported by the Daily Tribune.
He also asked for calm on the road. “We ask for the patience and understanding of the public,” Nartatez said.
Alternate Routes
If you need to pass through Pasay, the city has shared these routes:
- Northbound: Take Diokno Boulevard to Seaside Boulevard, turn right on Macapagal Boulevard, turn left on EDSA, then turn left on Roxas Boulevard.
- Southbound: Use Roxas Boulevard, Diokno Boulevard, EDSA and Macapagal Boulevard.
Flights and Pay on the Holiday
The U.S. Embassy in Manila says Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have cancelled or moved some flights to and from Manila from November 14 to 18. If you are flying, check with your airline and give yourself extra time at NAIA.
For workers, the usual rules for special non-working days apply. If you do not work, it is “no work, no pay” unless your company says otherwise. If you work, you get an extra 30 per cent of your daily rate for the first eight hours, based on the labor advisory from the Department of Labor and Employment.
What Happens Next
The summit ends on November 18, and the road closures around the PICC and CCP are set to lift after that. The ban on fun runs and other outdoor events near the venues lasts until November 20. Until then, check MMDA and Pasay City updates before you head out, and give yourself more time on the road.
References
- Daily Tribune, Pasay City Implements Road Closures Ahead of 49th ASEAN Summit
- Daily Tribune, PNP Urges Motorists to Plan Ahead for ASEAN Summit Traffic Disruptions
- Philstar, Nov. 16-18 set as non-working days in Metro Manila for ASEAN Summit
- U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, Security Alert: ASEAN Summit Traffic, Security and Flight Disruptions
