Manila traffic officials announced Monday that a no-parking rule will be in effect in nine city roads to clear vehicular and pedestrian traffic along streets affected or near the papal visit routes.

Among these roads are:

• Kalaw (left and right portions)
• Quirino Avenue
• Vito Cruz streets
• Taft Avenue
• Leon Guinto
• Roxas Blvd. Service Road
• Lacson
• Dapitan
• España streets

The no-parking policy will be implemented from Jan. 12-20.

Pope Francis will be arriving in the Philippines on Thursday, January 15. He will be in the country until January 19.