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SAN Miguel Corporation\u2019s infrastructure unit is gearing up for possible heavy traffic buildup along its major expressways starting October 27 as people will troop to the provinces for the long weekend.<\/p>\n
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SMC Infrastructure advised motorists to plan their trips ahead of the upcoming extended holidays, and to anticipate heavier vehicle volumes along its tollways, the South Luzon Expressway, (SLEX), Southern Tagalog Arterial Road (STAR), the Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).<\/p>\n
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This as the government declared Oct. 30 a special non-working day for the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections, and with Nov. 1 and 2 being the traditional observance of All Saints\u2019 and All Souls\u2019 days.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis is in anticipation of heavy traffic volume, particularly motorists heading out of Metro Manila. In support of the Department of Transportation\u2019s (DOTr) \u2018Oplan Biyaheng Ayos\u2019, which aims to provide our countrymen smooth and safe travels, SMC Infrastructure is putting in place a multitude of mitigating measures to help make motorists\u2019 journeys more manageable and safe,\u201d the company said in a statement.<\/p>\n
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\u201cWe have coordinated our traffic management plans with the Toll Regulatory Board, local government units, the police, the Land Transportation Office and other agencies. Emergency services such as fire trucks, ambulances, and towing trucks have also been readied and are on standby to provide immediate assistance to distressed motorists,\u201d the company added.<\/p>\n
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\u201cAll roadworks and related activities that could contribute to traffic flow in expressways, toll plazas, and exits, will also be suspended starting noon of October 27 and will resume at 10 p.m. of November 5,\u201d it further said.<\/p>\n
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The company is also mobilizing additional patrollers and toll personnel at exits and toll plazas where traffic is expected to be heavy.<\/p>\n
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To further minimize possible causes of delays at the tollways, SMC Infrastructure reminds motorists to make sure their Autosweep accounts have sufficient load, and to have their cards ready in their vehicles should these be needed.<\/p>\n
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The company also cited other ways motorists can contribute to faster, safer travel along the expressways. These include avoiding tailgating at exit lanes so RFID readers can scan vehicle tags properly; ensuring vehicles are roadworthy before travelling, observing all traffic rules especially speed limits, and wearing of seatbelts at all times.<\/p>\n
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The company added that motorists who might encounter emergencies or vehicle trouble can stop and use lay-bys or seek assistance at selected Petron stations.<\/p>\n
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