Philippine Expressway Traffic Update Today
As of , incident reports show 0 accidents, closures or flooding reports, 2 roadworks sites and 11 slowdowns across the 13 expressways. The longest reported delay right now is NLEX southbound, +10 min. Every road is in the table below; open one for its segments, directions and causes, or price your trip in the toll and fuel calculator.
The speed feed also reads Skyway Stage 3 Quirino to Nagtahan as closed, with no closure incident on record. Check that road's page and its operator's advisories before you go.
Live traffic data: incidents checked hourly, speeds every 30 minutes on NLEX, SLEX and Skyway and every 4 hours elsewhere. Speeds last updated . Toll roads are regulated by the Toll Regulatory Board. This page is published by Expressway.PH; see about us and contact.
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Updated Nov 9, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.All 13 Expressways Right Now
| Expressway | Right now | Reported delay | Usual end to end | Speeds updated | RFID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLEX traffic | Passable, slow near Bocaue | Northbound: +1 min; Southbound: +10 min | 56 min, 88.85 km | Easytrip | |
| SCTEX traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Northbound: none; Southbound: none | 56 min, 93.77 km | Easytrip | |
| TPLEX traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Northbound: none; Southbound: none | 54 min, 89.21 km | Easytrip | |
| SLEX traffic | Passable, slow near San Pedro | Southbound: none; Northbound: none | 30 min, 56.45 km | Autosweep | |
| Skyway traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Northbound: none; Southbound: none | 14 min, 14.8 km | Autosweep | |
| Skyway Stage 3 traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Northbound: none; Southbound: none | 14 min, 18.83 km | Autosweep | |
| CALAX traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Southbound: none; Northbound: none | 33 min, 44.63 km | Easytrip | |
| CAVITEX traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Toward Kawit: none; Toward Parañaque: none | 11 min, 14 km | Easytrip | |
| MCX traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Toward Daang Hari: none; Toward SLEX Susana Heights: none | 3 min, 4 km | Autosweep | |
| STAR Tollway traffic | Passable, slow near Batangas | Southbound: +2 min; Northbound: none | 25 min, 41.9 km | Autosweep | |
| NAIAX traffic | Passable, slow near CAVITEX | Southbound: none; Northbound: +1 min | 9 min, 7.75 km | Autosweep | |
| NLEX Connector traffic | Passable, no incidents reported | Southbound: none; Northbound: none | 6 min, 7.7 km | Easytrip | |
| Harbor Link traffic | Passable, slow near Malabon/Dagat-Dagatan | Southbound: none; Northbound: none | 6 min, 5.65 km | Easytrip |
Usual time is the drive at typical speeds over each road's monitored segments; reported delay is the measured delay on active incidents, by direction.
Latest Advisories for Every Expressway
The Toll Regulatory Board posts and relays advisories for every expressway. Open a post on Facebook for its comments and photos.
Peak Traffic Hours by Expressway
The usual rush windows per road, from each expressway page's published pattern. Live delays are in the table above.
| Expressway | Morning Rush | Evening Rush | Best Window | Hotline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NLEX | 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM | 5:00 AM - 6:30 AM | 1-35000 |
| SCTEX | Light traffic | Light traffic | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM | (045) 499-1663 |
| TPLEX | Light traffic | Friday 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Monday - Thursday (all day) | 0917-876-7717 |
| SLEX | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM | 02-5318-8655 |
| Skyway | Light traffic | Light traffic | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 02-8893-6405 |
| Skyway Stage 3 | Light traffic | Light traffic | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | 02-8893-6405 |
| CALAX | Light traffic | Light traffic | Monday - Friday (all day) | 02-8580-8100 |
| CAVITEX | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM | 02-8887-2287 |
| MCX | 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | 02-5318-8655 |
| STAR Tollway | Light traffic | Light traffic | Monday - Thursday (all day) | 02-5318-8655 |
| NAIAX | Light traffic | Light traffic | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | 02-5318-8655 |
| NLEX Connector | Light traffic | Light traffic | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 1-35000 |
| Harbor Link | Light traffic | Light traffic | 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | 1-35000 |
NLEX vs SLEX vs Skyway: Traffic Comparison
NLEX (88.85 km) carries the Manila-to-provinces corridor to Bulacan, Pampanga and the north. Queues build between Balintawak and Meycauayan, worst 5-8 PM northbound and on Friday evenings.
SLEX (56.45 km) carries commuters between Metro Manila and Laguna. Magallanes to Alabang is its most congested section, with Tagaytay traffic adding southbound volume on weekends.
Skyway (14.8 km for Stages 1 and 2) runs elevated above SLEX from Alabang to Buendia, and Skyway Stage 3 (18.83 km) continues from Buendia to Balintawak. Together they let you cross Metro Manila north to south without EDSA.
TPLEX, SCTEX and CALAX usually carry the lightest weekday traffic and turn busy on weekends and holidays.
Expressway Traffic Questions
Where does Expressway.PH get traffic condition information?
Traffic conditions come from live traffic data covering all 13 Philippine expressways. Segment speeds for NLEX, SLEX and Skyway refresh every 30 minutes and for the other ten every 4 hours; incidents (accidents, closures, flooding, roadworks, slowdowns) refresh every hour for every road. Every traffic page shows the exact time its data was last observed.
What are the peak traffic hours on Philippine expressways?
Peak hours vary by expressway: NLEX northbound is heaviest 5-8 PM on weekdays and Friday evenings. SLEX southbound is busiest 5-8 PM on weekdays. Skyway Stage 3 sees heavy traffic 7-9 AM and 5-8 PM. During holidays (Holy Week, Christmas, long weekends), expect heavy traffic starting Thursday evening through Friday morning on all northbound and southbound expressways.
How can I avoid heavy expressway traffic?
To avoid heavy traffic: depart before 5 AM or after 9 PM for long-distance trips. Use Skyway Stage 3 to bypass EDSA during rush hours. Use the Route Planner above to see current conditions before departing. On holidays, consider traveling on the actual holiday (less traffic than the day before). NLEX-SCTEX traffic is lighter on weekday mornings compared to weekends.
How does the Route Planner work?
Select your origin and destination toll plazas, and the Route Planner calculates your route across multiple expressways. It overlays live traffic data on your route to estimate actual travel time (not just distance-based), shows total toll fees with RFID system breakdown, and estimates fuel cost. The color-coded timeline strip shows traffic conditions along your entire route at a glance.
What do the map colors mean?
Each segment is coloured by its measured speed against that point's own free-flow speed: green for clear or light, yellow for moderate, orange for heavy, red for standstill and grey for closed or no data. The map updates as new readings arrive.
Which expressway has the least traffic?
TPLEX, SCTEX, and CALAX generally have the lightest traffic among Philippine expressways. TPLEX (Tarlac to La Union) sees moderate traffic only during holidays. SCTEX (Subic to Tarlac) has consistent light traffic on weekdays. CALAX (Laguna to Cavite) is still relatively new and carries lighter volume. NLEX and Skyway are the busiest expressways due to Metro Manila commuter traffic.
Before You Drive
- Toll and fuel calculator: the fee and fuel cost for your entry and exit.
- Toll matrix for every expressway: TRB-approved rates by vehicle class.
- Expressway hotlines: every operator's emergency number.
- RFID installation sites: where to get an Autosweep or Easytrip sticker.
- Metro Manila traffic: EDSA and city roads, tracked separately from the expressways.