In case you haven’t heard, Friday, October 31, 2025, has been declared a special non-working holiday, making this Undas season a long three-day weekend. In anticipation of the holiday rush, Metro Pacific Tollways (MPTC) will be deploying several free services to help smooth the flow of traffic and support travelers across its expressways.
For those traversing NLEX, SCTEX, CALAX, Cavitex, and CCLEX, complementary towing services for Class 1 vehicles will be available from 6am on Thursday, October 30, until 6am on Monday, November 3. Free Wi-Fi and charging stations will also be set up along select rest stations. Bottled water will also be handed out courtesy of Maynilad.
The tollway operator will be sending regular traffic updates via the MPT DriveHub mobile app, and motorists can top up their RFID accounts there, too. Emergency services are also available on MPT DriveHub. The app is currently available on the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
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Peak traffic hours are expected to take place within the following windows. MPTC advises motorists to avoid driving during these times and to plan their trips accordingly.
Undas 2025 peak rush hours as per MPTC:
- October 29 – Afternoon
- October 30-31 – Afternoon to evening
- November 1 – Morning
- November 2 – Morning
- November 3 – Morning to noon
Roadwork operations are also suspended throughout the long weekend. However, emergency repair and service vehicles will be on standby. Around 2,000 personnel will be working this Undas season to ensure safe and smooth motoring for all travelers.
