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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – As thousands are expected to travel to and from provinces for the Holy Week, transportation officials expect a higher traffic buildup in certain areas.
Some local governments have also announced traffic rerouting schemes.
Makati City
Due to Lenten activities, Makati City announced that from March 24 to April 1, a two-way traffic scheme will be implemented at JP Rizal Street in Barangay Poblacion “to give way to the installation of kubol on inner roads and for scheduled daily processions during the event.”
The city also provided alternative routes for private and public utility vehicles.
Expressways
Tollway operators said heavy volume is expected in the following dates and areas:
Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX)
- Northbound – Holy Wednesday, March 28, to Holy Thursday, March 29; and Black Saturday, March 31
- Tarlac Central Toll Plaza
- Urdaneta Toll Plaza
- Urdaneta-MacArthur T-intersection
- Binalonan Toll Plaza
- Pozorrubio Toll
- Southbound – Easter Sunday, April 1, to Monday, April 2
- Tarlac Central Toll Plaza
- Urdaneta Toll Plaza
- Urdaneta-MacArthur T-intersection
- Binalonan Toll Plaza
- Pozorrubio Toll
Skyway
- Southbound – Holy Wednesday, March 28, to Holy Thursday, March 29; and Black Saturday, March 31
- C5-Alabang At-Grade
- Northbound – Easter Sunday, April 1, to Monday, April 2
- Alabang Viaduct to Skyway Toll Plaza B
- Runway Toll Plaza
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Expressway (NAIAX)
- Westbound – Holy Wednesday, March 28, to Holy Thursday, March 29
- NAIAX Main Toll Plaza B
- Eastbound – Easter Sunday, April 1 to Monday, April 2
- NAIAX Main Toll Plaza A
Southern Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
- Southbound – Holy Wednesday, March 28, to Holy Thursday, March 29; and Black Saturday, March 31
- Calamba Exit
- Carmona Exit
- Mamplasan Exit
- Sta Rosa Exit
- Eton-ABI Exit
- Ayala Exit
- Northbound – Easter Sunday, April 1, to Monday, April 2
- Calamba Toll Plaza
- Carmona Exit
- Filinvest Exit
- Alabang Viaduct
- Ayala Exit
Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR) Tollway
- Southbound – Holy Wednesday, March 28, to Holy Thursday, March 29; and Black Saturday, March 31
- Sto Tomas Toll Plaza
- Lipa Toll Plaza
- Ibaan Toll Plaza
- Balagtas Exit
- Batangas Roundabout
- Northbound – Easter Sunday, April 1 to Monday, April 2
- Sto Tomas Toll Plaza
- Lipa Toll Plaza
- Balagtas Exit
– Rappler.com
See the Holy Week schedules here:
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