Ormoc begins modified traffic scheme for regional sports meet

ORMOC CITY, Leyte, Jan. 25 (PNA) -- In the next two weeks, the Philippine National Police Traffic Management Group will implement a new traffic plan in the city proper to manage the flow of vehicles in connection with the upcoming Eastern Visayas Regional Athletic Association (EVRAA) meet.

The major traffic overhaul will begin on January 26 with the opening of Mabini St. to two-way traffic.

With the lifting of the prevailing one-way traffic rule, parking on both sides will be prohibited to clear the entire stretch of Mabini of obstructions. Tricycles will no longer be allowed to park at the corner of Mabini and Aviles.

Also for implementation is the “no left turn” policy on four choke points. Vehicles on Real St. facing north will not be allowed to turn left to Osmeña and Lopez Jaena, while vehicles on Aviles St. facing west cannot turn left on Bonifacio and Rizal.

Public utility vehicles from Albuera and Baybay will have to turn left on Real to reach the bus terminal.

Sr. Insp. Manuelito Wenceslao, traffic deputy, said this is just the first set of traffic overhaul his office will implement in the coming days in preparation for the EVRAA on Jan. 31 to Feb. 5.

The sports event will gather 6,500 athletes and 500 technical officials which is expected to cause further traffic congestion in Ormoc. (PNA)

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