Skyway

E-Pass out, RFID in at Skyway

Some motorists who use the Skyway elevated tollroad system that spans the Makati to Alabang stretch are chafing over what looks like a shortage in supply of so-called E-Pass devices. This E-Pass unit is a radio device…

MMDA pushes bus express lane on Skyway 3

LONG before the completion of the Skyway Stage 3 project, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has asked the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) to designate an express lane for buses on the elevated roadway, one…

Skyway crane crashes in Pasay; 5 vehicles hit

MANILA, Philippines — A girder launcher in a portion of Skyway that is still under construction fell on at least five vehicles Monday afternoon, the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported. In a tweet, the MMDA said that the Girder…

P18-B Metro Manila ‘Skyway’ up for bid

The government wants to award a second elevated “connector” toll road in Metro Manila, originally proposed by the group of Manuel V. Pangilinan, in the third quarter of 2015 after the competitive challenge for the project was…

Motorists can use Skyway and Star Tollway free on Christmas, New Year eves

MANILA, Philippines—Following a holiday tradition, motorists using the 29.8-km Skyway System, the 36-km South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) and the 42-km Star Tollway will enjoy toll-free passage on these roads starting 10 p.m. on Dec. 24 until 6…

Old Manila-Makati marker out; Skyway 3 in

MANILA, Philippines—Starting 11 p.m. Friday up to 5 a.m. the next day, motorists are advised to avoid Osmeña Highway, particularly the 200-meter section between Zobel Roxas and Fahrenheit Streets, and use alternative routes. All of Osmeña’s three…

Toll roads set for school opening traffic

In anticipation of heavy flow of vehicles into and out of Metro Manila with the upcoming resumption of classes, the Skyway O&M Corp. (Somco), Manila Toll Expressways Systems Inc. (Mates) and Star Tollway Corp. (STC), operators of…

Skyway lane closed for bridge repair

A Southbound inner lane of the Skyway road system’s at-grade section was closed to vehicular traffic for the 24-hour rehabilitation work on the major thoroughfare.   The Las Piñas-Muntinlupa District Engineering Office of the Department of Public…

Traffic rerouting options for Skyway 3 construction released

The Skyway O & M Corporation (Somco) on Monday has provided rerouting options for motorists who need to avoid the Skyway Stage 3 construction works. Construction on Skyway Stage 3 elevated highway will start Monday night, and…

Skyway counterflow video gets online attention

A 30-second video taken by a car’s dashboard camera has been garnering a lot of views lately on Facebook, and has been reported by some foreign automotive websites. Reportedly taken by Joselino Luna, the beginning shows a…