Manila:Two lanes along EDSA have been reserved specifically for the convoys of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit delegates, with daily dry runs being conducted in preparation for the event.

According to Philippines News Agency, Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Traffic Discipline Office for Enforcement Director Victor Nuñez stated that the lanes from EDSA Ayala to Roxas Boulevard will be exclusively used by the delegates. Nuñez emphasized the importance of understanding and patience from motorists and the public, as some were surprised by the allocation of two lanes for the bus lane.

Nuñez further explained that convoy rehearsals have been ongoing since Wednesday and will continue daily to ensure smooth movement for the delegates. A stop-and-go scheme will be enforced along EDSA, Roxas Boulevard, and Macapagal Avenue during the passage of heads of state convoys.

Local traffic enforcers, the Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group (PNP-HPG), the Department of Transportation (DOTr), and other law enforcement units will assist motorists during the summit. Security exclusion zones around the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) and Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) complex will remain until November 18.

Nuñez advised the public to plan their trips in advance and allocate extra time to avoid delays. He noted that 2,637 MMDA personnel will be deployed from November 13 to 19 to manage traffic and security for the summit. No road closures will be implemented except for the designated security exclusion zones, and number coding will be suspended from November 16 to 18, which have been declared special non-working days in the National Capital Region.