THE CITY Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) will deploy 60 traffic enforcers to manage vehicular flow along the Philippine-Japan Friendship Highway during the grand opening of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) Kingdome on Tuesday, Sept. 1.
Speaking at the Davao Peace and Security Press Corps briefing, Leonardo Pamplona, head of the CTTMO Traffic Enforcement and Street Management Division, assured the public that no road closures or traffic rerouting schemes will be implemented along C.P. Garcia Highway (Diversion Road).
“There will be no closure of roads; there will be no rerouting—the road is as-is and will be used by motorists,” Pamplona said, noting that traffic will remain manageable despite an expected surge of local, national, and international visitors.
To prevent bottlenecks near the Davao International Airport exit, CTTMO has established a strict drop-off zone directly in front of the KOJC compound.
Under the finalized traffic scheme:
- Vehicles with KOJC Car Passes: Will be allowed direct entry into the compound, which can accommodate over 1,000 vehicles.
- Vehicles without Car Passes: Drivers must drop off passengers at the designated front gate and proceed to satellite parking lots at Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Davao or SunCity before exiting toward Malagamot Road in Panacan. LPU alone can accommodate more than 1,000 vehicles.
CTTMO will station 30 officers during the morning shift and another 30 for the evening shift to control pedestrian crossings and regulate vehicular movement around the perimeter.
Pamplona added that CTTMO is coordinating closely with the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) and regional security units to ensure both traffic efficiency and public safety throughout the event.
