SMC Infra sets plans for anticipated traffic jams in expressways for elections, Undas

The infrastructure unit of San Miguel Corporation is readying for the anticipated traffic buildup along expressways starting today in anticipation of the upcoming Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, as well as the “Undas” holidays.

In a statement, SMC Infrastructure recommended to motorists to plan their trips and anticipate possible congested traffic along South Luzon Expressway, (SLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), the Skyway System, NAIA (Ninoy Aquino International Airport) Expressway, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX). 

“This is in anticipation of heavy traffic volume, particularly motorists heading out of Metro Manila. In support of the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr) ‘Oplan Biyaheng Ayos’, which aims to provide our countrymen smooth and safe travels, SMC Infrastructure is putting in place a multitude of mitigating measures to help make motorists’ journeys more manageable and safe,” the company said in a statement.

“We have coordinated our traffic management plans with the Toll Regulatory Board, local government units, the police, the Land Transportation Office and other agencies. Emergency services such as fire trucks, ambulances, and towing trucks have also been readied and are on standby to provide immediate assistance to distressed motorists,” it added.

Per SMC Infrastructure, all road repairs and related activities that could impede traffic flow in toll plazas, exits and expressways shall be deferred starting noontime today and will resume at 10 p.m. of November 5.

Additional patrollers and toll personnel will also be mobilized at exits and toll plazas to help speed up the movement of traffic.

The company also urged motorists to load up their Autosweep accounts and have their cards ready to reduce any possible cause of delay at toll plazas.

SMC also said that to make journeys safer and faster, motorists should refrain from tailgating at exit lanes so RFID readers can scan vehicle tags properly.

 Those who might encounter emergencies or vehicle trouble may use the lay-bys or stop at Petron stations.

Should they need assistance, expressway users may call the hotlines below:

• SLEX Hotline: 09176877539 
• TPLEX Hotline: 09178880715
• STAR Hotlines: 09175117827 / 043-7567870
• Skyway Hotline: 02-53188655

Photos from San Miguel Corporation

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