MANILA, Philippines - Motorists using the Skyway System, South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) and Star Tollway will enjoy toll-free travel starting at 10 p.m. on December 24 until 6 a.m. on December 25, and from 10 p.m. on December 31 to 6 a.m. on January 1.
The Skyway System consists of the 13.5-km Magallanes-Alabang at-grade and the 16.2-km Buendia-Alabang elevated sections.
The 36-km South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) connects Alabang to Sto. Tomas, Batangas, while the 42-km Star Tollway is from Sto. Tomas to Batangas City.
The managements of Skyway O&M Corporation (SOMCO), the Manila Toll Expressway Systems, Inc. (MATES) and Star Tollway Corp. (STAR) announced on Friday the toll holiday to show their appreciation for motorists who patronize the Skyway System, SLEX and STAR.
Motorists, meanwhile, are reminded to strictly observe the tollway speed limit and other traffic and safety rules even during the toll-free hours.
For assistance or to report incidents, call the Skyway System hotline at 776-7777, the SLEX hotline at 0917-OUR-SLEX (687-7539), and STAR emergency hotline at 0908-865-STAR (7827).
ADVISORY: CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER will be CLOSED on the following dates:December 24, 2012 - Christmas (cont) tl.gd/kdbtv2
— Skyway O&M Corp. (@SkywaySOMCO) December 19, 2012
Sources: Skyway and ABS-CBN News
