Naga lane closed for triathlon

CEBU, Philippines — At least seven hours of closure will be implemented in one lane running through the City of Naga for the 5150 Triathlon that will be held in the city on April 28.

With this, Jonathan “Joy” Tumulak, focal person on traffic management of the Cebu Capitol, reminded the passengers to expect heavy traffic in the south that day especially since many are expected to return to Cebu City from their southern hometowns.

Tumulak urged the public to travel early to avoid the traffic.

The whole stretch of one lane --from barangay Tinaan to Barangay Inayagan-- will be closed starting 5 a.m. to noon.

“Paatobang ka sa Cebu City naa sa right side, ug pananglitan gikan ka Cebu City facing ka og south naa sa left side. So sirado ang katunga sa dalan sa Naga karong umaabot nga Abril 28 gikan g’yud sa ilang isig ka boundary” Tumulak said.

The competition, serves as the elimination round for the next Ironman competition set next year in Cebu.

“Kining maong lumba, naay lumba alas 5 sa buntag, langoy. After sa langoy himuon dayon ang gitawag nato nga 40 kilometers nga bike. Dunay bike nga pagahimuon gikan sa diha sa may Plaza sa Naga unya hangtod sa boundary sa Naga sa Inayagan unya ka upat magbalik balik ang bike unya after anang bike himuon na sad ang dagan nga moabot tumoy sa Tinaan,” Tumulak said.

During the triathlon, residents are reminded to be careful in crossing the road to avoid accidents.

At least 500 athletes are expected to participate in the said triathlon.

Tumulak said the local government unit of the City of Naga and other stakeholders already conducted a series of meeting in preparation for the event. The LGU has already informed big stores and factories including religious sector regarding the event for them to be guided accordingly.

Tumulak said the road will be opened once the event will end at noon. — BRP (FREEMAN)