Following the opening of its recent segments, San Miguel Corporation President and COO Ramon Ang hope for continuous improvement of traffic along South Luzon Expressway.
“We’ve seen a big improvement in the flow of traffic at the SLEX this past week. Traffic moves quickly even during peak rush hours, and there is no longer a sea of cars on the SLEX,” said Ang.
To do so, SLEX management is introducing a new scheme to further ensure a much smoother flow of traffic with the ongoing construction of the Skyway Extension Project. The 180-meter, two-lane ramp, which has a capacity of 5,000 vehicles per hour, and the reopened at-grade lane, has effectively increased the number of northbound lanes from the Alabang viaduct to five, from just three. Ang also cited the new ramp by having the “advantage of flexibility.”
“Nevertheless, I have directed all our personnel to continue to closely monitor the traffic situation so we can make necessary adjustments quickly, particularly in areas prone to heavy traffic,” added Ang.
The configuration of the new ramp can be altered to either two-way traffic, or single-direction traffic depending on traffic conditions. For example, during peak or rush hours in the morning, both lanes can be opened for northbound use; while during peak or rush hours in the afternoon, both lanes can serve southbound motorists.
Meanwhile, motorists are advised that the Alabang-Zapote Road Elevated On and Off-Ramp near Bunye South Station, will be closed from Monday to Saturday, starting December 9, at 4-9 PM (Northbound) and 6 PM-8 AM (Southbound). During these times, motorists heading to the northbound elevated Skyway must use the ramp before the Sucat area. On the other hand, southbound motorists must use the new ramp at the Alabang viaduct.; and those who are bounding to either Alabang or the Alabang-Zapote road can exit at the Filinvest Toll plaza.
