Expect heavy traffic on Saturday March 18) during the traditional Parada Dabawenyo event of the 86th Araw ng Davao celebrations after the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) notified Dabawenyos on Wednesday of the road closures to be imposed.
Parada Dabawenyo is the highlight of the city’s charter anniversary which will be participated by 250 contingents.
The Parada routes will start along Roxas Avenue – left turn to C.M. Recto Avenue – right turn to Bonifacio Street, left turn to Pelayo Street, and left turn to San Pedro Street.
Dabawenyos are advised to use the alternate routes from north: J.P Laurel Avenue to MacArthur Highway; J.P Laurel Avenue – R. Castillo Street – Leon Garcia Street – Quezon Boulevard – Quezon Boulevard – MacArthur Highway; J.P. Laurel Avenue – Cabaguio – Leon Garcia Street – Quezon Boulevard – Quimpo Boulevard – MacArthur Highway.
From south: MacArthur Highway – Quirino Avenue – J.P. Laurel Avenue; MacArthur Highway – Magallanes Street – Quezon Boulevard; MacArthur Highway – Sandawa Road – Quimpo Boulevard; and MacArthur Highway – Quimpo Boulevard – Quezon Boulevard.
CTTMO head Dionisio Abude said there are designated parking areas during the Parada. He said they requested Magallanes Elementary School (MES) to lend them their grounds for VIP parking.
“From Anda up to City Hall also dedicated for parking. Pag napuno na ang Pichon ug Magallanes we provide reserve sa Quimpo Boulevard to Centrale and also in Rizal if there is a spillover of vehicles,” he said.
He also said all traffic inspectors are advised to guide all pedestrians to cross the designated pedestrians.
A total of 250 CTTMO field personnel will be deployed along the parade route and adjacent streets.
