Our roads are getting busier
Some of our readers share their reasons
It's been nearly a year since the Department of Transportation (DOTr) initially mandated all tollways to go completely cashless. As we all know, everything didn't exactly go as planned.Frankly, it's going to be really hard to backtrack all
Does the metro need another toll road?
After the completion of Skyway Stage 3 (SS3), San Miguel Corporation has its eyes set on the Pasig River Expressway (PAREX), another elevated toll road that aims to decongest the major arteries of Metro Manila. But there has been a lot of
by Niky Tamayo
Do you pass here often?
Have you noticed a buildup of traffic along some parts of the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) since Metro Manila shifted back to general community quarantine? If your answer is yes, you'll be happy to know expressway management is making changes to
by Drei Laurel
“We hope that this settles the matter”
Yesterday, news of a possible EDSA tollway broke online following an interview with Department of Transportation (DOTr) assistant secretary Alberto Suansing. In it, the official suggested that such a system could reduce the number of cars on the thoroughfare and generate revenue,
If you use these expressways, be advised
Do you regularly use Cavitex or the newly opened Cavitex-C5 Link Flyover? If so, then be advised: There are imminent changes to the toll collection for both expressways.According to the Cavitex Infrastructure Corporation (CIC), the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has
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It'll probably get worse before it gets better
Expressways aren't necessarily 'express' routes these days, especially in the case of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).If you live south of the metro and you use this thoroughfare regularly, then you understand how fast northbound traffic builds up during rush
Have you tried this new road already?
In case you've been living under a rock, the C5 South Link-or Segment 3A1 of the Cavitex-C5 Link Project-was officially opened to the public yesterday, July 23. The opening ceremonies were led by the Department of Public Works
You might need tissue for this one
If you're viewing this on a mobile device and can't see the video, please click here. Last month, we joined ABS-CBN and Mazda Philippines in rewarding one very deserving Skyway tollbooth operator for her exemplary work ethic and dedication
by Drei Laurel
A P2-billion project with Ayala Corp.
The Department of Public Works and Highways has announced that the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX)--also known as Daang Hari-South Luzon Expressway Link Road--will officially open this Friday, July 24. The new expressway is a "4km, four-lane toll road
Mindanao Avenue to MacArthur Highway
Good news for motorists who live in Valenzuela City. The Manila North Tollways Corporation, the concessionaire for the North Luzon Expressway, has opened NLEX Segment 9, which connects Segment 8.1 (otherwise known as the Mindanao Avenue link) to MacArthur Highway in
Toll-free until January 20
San Miguel Corporation, the administrator of the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX), has announced that it will open the second section of the highway from Rosales in Pangasinan to Urdaneta, also in Pangasinan, on December 20--just in time for the
Our taxes at work
Department of Public Works and Highways secretary Rogelio Singson recently inspected the ongoing construction of the Daang Hari-South Luzon Expressway Link Road, which is now nearly 40% finished.The Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road will connect the junction of Daang Reyna
It's time for you to be heard
It looks like the tollway operators of the Coastal Road and the Star Tollway are seeking to implement a toll rate adjustment as soon as the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has announced that it will hold two public conferences next week to
Another measure to curb accidents involving motorbikes
A solon has filed a bill seeking to establish motorcycle toll lanes on major toll roads between Metro Manila and its neighboring provinces to address the growing number of road accidents involving motorcycles.According to Rep. Juan Ponce Enrile Jr. (1st District,
Hopes to complete project by 2014
The operator of the Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway is reportedly planning to expand the expressway and to subsequently increase the tollway fees once this is completed."They are proposing to construct two more lanes from Lipa City to Batangas City,"
To be fully operational by November 2013
Construction of the 4km Daang Hari-South Luzon Expressway Link Road Project is expected to begin next month following the signing of the concession agreement between the Department of Public Works and Highways and the project's winning bidder, the Ayala Corporation.
To improve traffic flow
Motorists who will be traversing the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and exit either at Dau in Pampanga, or Tipo at the end of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) during the Holy Week will be able to enjoy the express-payment scheme
Let's hope PNoy signs this into law
The House Committee on Ways and Means recently approved four bills that seek to exempt toll fees from the coverage of the expanded value-added tax (VAT)."There's an issue of urgency here. We have to consolidate the bills now. After
