Three more Skyway Stage 3 entry points opening soon

These new on-ramps will provide better access to the Skyway.

On October 1, 2021, the San Miguel Corporation Tollways (SMC Tollways) will be expanding the Skyway Stage 3’s capacity to cater to more road users by opening three new on-ramps on the said thoroughfare.

A picture of the SMC Tollways post about the opening of SKyway Stage 3 on-ramps.

SMC Tollway's official post regarding the opening of three more on-ramps on Skyway Stage 3

Specifically, the on-ramps that will be opening are the Gregorio Araneta Northbound on-ramp and the A. Bonifacio Southbound on-ramp, both of which are located in Quezon City. The third one is the Nagtahan northbound on-ramp situated in the city of Manila.

According to Autoindustriya, the Gregoria Araneta Northbound on-ramp is particularly crucial as it will allow motorists coming from the Quezon Avenue area to bypass EDSA if their destination is the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).

This is expected to lessen the traffic congestion on EDSA. Moreover, we can also be certain that it can possibly help shorten travel times for those heading north.

Furthermore, the same source says that travelers coming from the Nagtahan bridge can also use the Nagtahan Northbound on-ramp to enter the Skyway Stage 3. To this end, they won’t have to use the Zobel on-ramp in Makati City.

In turn, the A. Bonifacio Southbound on-ramp will also serve as an access point for those wanting to enter the Skyway but missed the Balintawak on-ramp. Again, this is a time-saver, and it will provide added convenience for more travelers.

A picture of the Nagtahan exit on the Skyway Stage 3

The Nagtahan exit ramp that was opened back in April 2021

The management of Skyway Stage 3 reiterates that it can be accessed by motorists whose vehicles are equipped with an Autosweep RFID sticker. For those who do not have that yet, they can get the stickers at the RFID installation booths located on several on-ramp toll booths. And of course, one should also make sure that his/her Autosweep has sufficient load to prevent further delays.

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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