The City Government of Cagayan de Oro will conduct a dry run of a temporary traffic scheme around Divisoria on November 22, 2026 (Sunday), from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM, as part of preparations for a proposed Carless Sunday initiative under Project Lunhaw. The initiative aims to revive Divisoria’s vibrant atmosphere and transform the downtown area into a pedestrian-friendly, family-oriented destination every Sunday. Project Lunhaw Head Patrick Gabutina is currently coordinating with nearby business establishments while working on additional programs and activities for the proposed initiative.
Here’s the map of road closures.
Below is the traffic adjustments for Carless Sunday which will be implemented:
1. TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES
- Tirso Neri Street – From Corrales Avenue to Capistrano Street, except the A. Velez Street intersection.
- R.N. Abejuela Street – From Capistrano Street to Corrales Avenue, except the A. Velez Street intersection.
- Rizal Street, Tiano Brothers Street, and Pabayo Street – Portions between Toribio Chavez Street and Cruz Taal Street will be temporarily closed to regular traffic during activities. Cargo and delivery trucks will be exempted during these activities.
2. TEMPORARY LEFT TURN
- Yacapin Street–A. Velez Street intersection – A temporary left-turn movement will be allowed during weekend activities.
3. TWO-WAY TRAFFIC
- Corrales Avenue – Two-way traffic will be allowed for light vehicles only, between JR Borja Street and Hayes Street.
- Velez Street – Will remain open to two-way traffic.
4. TEMPORARY NO-PARKING ZONES
Parking will be prohibited on both sides of the following roads:
- Corrales Avenue – Between Hayes Street and Yacapin Street.
- Velez Street – Between Toribio Chavez Street and Tiano Brothers Street.
- Tiano Brothers Street – Between Toribio Chavez Street and R.N. Abejuela Street.
- Tiano Brothers Street – Between T. Neri Street and Cruz Taal Street, except for cargo and delivery trucks during activities.
- Pabayo Street – Between Toribio Chavez Street and R.N. Abejuela Street.
- Pabayo Street – Between T. Neri Street and Cruz Taal Street, except for cargo and delivery trucks during activities.
5. NO ENTRY FOR MOTORELAS
Motorelas will not be allowed to enter the southbound portion of Corrales Avenue from Yacapin Street to Toribio Chavez Street.
6. REROUTING OF PUBLIC UTILITY JEEPNEYS (PUJs)
- PUJs using R.N. Abejuela Street (northbound): Turn right onto Rizal Street, then left onto Toribio Chavez Street before proceeding to their respective destinations.
- PUJs using Velez Street: Turn right onto Cruz Taal Street, left onto Rizal Street, then left onto Toribio Chavez Street toward Corrales Avenue.
- PUJs using Pabayo Street: Turn right onto Cruz Taal Street, then proceed via Rizal Street toward their respective destinations.
7. REROUTING OF MOTORELAS
- Motorelas using Tiano Brothers Street: Turn left onto Hayes Street, then right onto Capistrano Street before proceeding to their destinations.
- Motorelas using Pabayo Street: Turn right onto Cruz Taal Street, left onto Rizal Street, then right onto R.N. Abejuela Street toward their destinations.
8. DRY RUN IMPLEMENTATION
The dry run of the temporary traffic scheme will be conducted on November 22, 2026 (Sunday), from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.
Implementation of the traffic scheme will depend on the conditions and public acceptance of the pedestrian-friendly Plaza Divisoria area during weekends.
In case of emergencies, temporarily closed roads may be reopened to vehicular traffic.
map and infofrom RTA
