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Skyway Traffic Update Today

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Passable, slow near Magallanes

4 slowdowns, worst +6 min at Alabang → Magallanes (Skyway to Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway)

Northbound: slow near MagallanesSouthbound: slow near Entertainment City

Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan pero mabagal malapit sa Magallanes.

End to end (18 km): 14 min at typical speeds

As of · incidents checked hourly

Why Is There Traffic on Skyway Today?

4 reported causes as of 22:07 PHT, worst first:

  • Slow traffic at Alabang → Magallanes (Skyway to Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway), northbound, +6 min delay, since 21:34 PHT.
  • Slow traffic at NAIAX → Entertainment City (E6 / Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard to Quirino Avenue), southbound, +4 min delay, since 21:48 PHT.
  • Slow traffic at Alabang → Magallanes (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Highway (E2) to Chino Roces Avenue), southbound, +3 min delay, since 22:04 PHT.
  • Slow traffic at Magallanes → Buendia (Skyway" to Dona Soledad"), southbound, since 22:05 PHT.

Bakit traffic sa Skyway ngayon? Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan pero mabagal malapit sa Magallanes.

Skyway northbound and southbound traffic update today

Skyway northbound traffic update today

Passable, slow near Magallanes

As of 22:07 PHT, from incident reports checked hourly.

Skyway southbound traffic update today

Passable, slow near Entertainment City

As of 22:07 PHT, from incident reports checked hourly.

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What’s Happening on Skyway Right Now

Accidents, closures, roadworks and slowdowns from TomTom incident data, checked hourly, plus our own segment speed monitoring. Last checked .

  1. Slow traffic+6 min, Alabang → Magallanes (Skyway to Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway)

    Stationary traffic · 1.5 km · since

  2. Slow traffic+4 min, NAIAX → Entertainment City (E6 / Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard to Quirino Avenue)

    Queuing traffic · 0.6 km · since

  3. Slow traffic+3 min, Alabang → Magallanes (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Highway (E2) to Chino Roces Avenue)

    Queuing traffic · since

  4. Slow traffic, Magallanes → Buendia (Skyway" to Dona Soledad")

    Stationary traffic · since

  5. Heavy Traffic, Magallanes → Buendia

    Segment speed monitoring · since · 12 km/h when detected

Cleared in the last 24 hours

  1. Slow traffic, NAIAX → Entertainment City (Bradco Avenue to E6) · cleared

  2. Slow traffic, NAIAX → Entertainment City (Tambo to Pacific Avenue) · cleared

  3. Slow traffic, Alabang → Magallanes (Skyway" to Dona Soledad") · cleared

  4. Slow traffic, Magallanes → Buendia (Epifanio Delos Santos Avenue to Skyway (E2) / Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway) · cleared

  5. Slow traffic, NAIAX → Entertainment City (E6 / Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard to Quirino Avenue) · cleared

  6. Slow traffic, Alabang → Magallanes (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Highway (E2) to Chino Roces Avenue) · cleared

  7. Slow traffic, Alabang → Magallanes (South Luzon Expressway (E2) to Skyway) · cleared

  8. Slow traffic, Magallanes → Buendia (E2 to Pres. Sergio Osmena South Superhighway (E2)) · cleared

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What Drivers Are Reporting on Skyway

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Skyway Segment by Segment

3 monitored segments covering 14.8 km. Speeds refresh every 30 min.

3 segments·All segments flowing·Overall: Clear

Alabang → Magallanes

10 km · Northbound

Clear
Typical: 80 km/h
Elevated above SLEXSucat elevated section

Magallanes → Buendia

4 km · Northbound

Clear
Typical: 80 km/h
Amorsolo exitMakati CBDSkyway Stage 3 connection

NAIAX → Entertainment City

4 km · Southbound

Clear
Typical: 80 km/h

Usually light traffic

NAIA terminalsCAVITEX connection

Where Are You Headed on Skyway?

Status and drive time for the exact segments each destination uses.

Skyway to the airport (NAIA) traffic update today

Alabang to Buendia is 14 km on Skyway , about 11 min at typical speeds.

  • Alabang → Magallanes· Standstill
  • Magallanes → Buendia· Standstill

Airport-bound traffic on Skyway leaves for NAIAX between Magallanes and Buendia; NAIAX then runs to Terminals 3, 1 and 2.

NAIAX traffic update today

Plan Your Trip on Skyway

Skyway is 14.8 km, about 14 min end to end at typical speeds across 3 segments.

Best time to leave

  • All day Both, Skyway is lighter than SLEX at all times

Weekdays: 6-9 AM northbound, 5-8 PM southbound (mirrors SLEX but lighter). Airport section: varies with flight schedules. Entertainment City: 7-11 PM evenings. Skyway traffic is generally lighter than SLEX at all times.

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When Is Skyway Usually Heavy?

Typical pattern for NAIAX → Entertainment City, the most congested segment.

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Last 7 Days on Skyway

DayIncidentsAccidentsClosuresRoadworksSlowdownsWorst delay
7000169+14 min
3600135+12 min
2300122+6 min
1500213+8 min
3600432+8 min
5800355+11 min
5500253+7 min
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Skyway Emergency Hotline

The Skyway emergency hotline is 02-8893-6405, answered by Skyway O&M Corporation (SMC Tollways). Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. All expressway hotlines.

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Speed limit: 60 km/h (elevated sections have lower limit due to curves and ramps).

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  • Elevated sections have curves, observe the 60 km/h speed limit
  • No emergency bays on elevated portions, if you break down, turn on hazards and call hotline immediately
  • Autosweep RFID required, no cash lanes
  • Skyway is a premium route, consider if the time savings justify the higher toll

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Skyway faster than SLEX?
Yes, Skyway is typically 15-30 minutes faster than ground-level SLEX during rush hours. The elevated road avoids traffic lights and ground-level congestion. However, the toll is higher (around P200-250 vs P100-120 for the same distance on SLEX).
What RFID does Skyway use?
Skyway uses the Autosweep RFID system operated by SMC Tollways. If you have an Easytrip RFID, it will not work on Skyway. Autosweep is also used on SLEX, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, and MCX.
Does Skyway connect to Skyway Stage 3?
Yes, Skyway connects to Skyway Stage 3 at the Buendia interchange. Skyway Stage 3 extends northward through Manila to Balintawak, connecting to NLEX. This creates a continuous elevated route from Alabang to NLEX.
Is Skyway passable today?
Yes. As of 22:07, Sep 23, 2026 (PHT) no accident, closure or flooding is reported on Skyway, with 4 slowdowns. This answer is regenerated every hour from TomTom incident data; the live list is in the "What's Happening" section above.
How long is Skyway?
Skyway is 14.8 km end to end. Across its 3 monitored segments the drive takes about 14 min at typical speeds.
Traffic ba sa Skyway ngayon?
Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan pero mabagal malapit sa Magallanes. Batay sa ulat ng 22:07 PHT; ina-update kada oras.
Why is there traffic on Skyway today?
As of 22:07 PHT there are 4 reported causes: slow traffic at Alabang → Magallanes (Skyway to Pres. Sergio Osmena Highway); slow traffic at NAIAX → Entertainment City (E6 / Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Boulevard to Quirino Avenue); slow traffic at Alabang → Magallanes (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Highway (E2) to Chino Roces Avenue). The full list, with delays, is in the "Why is there traffic" section above and refreshes hourly.
Is there flooding or a closure on Skyway today?
No. As of 22:07 PHT no flooding, weather closure or lane closure is reported on Skyway. This answer refreshes hourly from the incident feed.
Is there an accident on Skyway today?
No accident is reported on Skyway as of 22:07 PHT. Accidents cleared earlier today appear under "Cleared in the last 24 hours".
How's traffic to the airport (NAIA) right now?
Skyway feeds NAIAX, the airport expressway. As of 22:07 PHT Skyway is passable, slow near magallanes. For the terminal-by-terminal picture open the NAIAX page (/traffic/naiax), which tracks Skyway to Terminal 3, Terminal 3 to Terminal 1 and on to Entertainment City.
What is the Skyway emergency hotline?
The Skyway emergency hotline is 02-8893-6405, operated by Skyway O&M Corporation (SMC Tollways). For life-threatening emergencies call 911.
About Skyway traffic: overview, bottlenecks and alternate routes

Skyway (Stage 1 & 2) typically has lighter traffic than ground-level SLEX due to higher toll fees. The NAIAX connection section sees airport-related traffic fluctuations. Overall, Skyway provides a faster alternative to SLEX during peak hours.

Skyway stages 1 and 2 serve as the elevated alternative to SLEX between Alabang and Buendia. Traffic is generally lighter than SLEX due to the premium toll.

The Alabang-Magallanes elevated section is the most used segment, carrying commuters who want to avoid the ground-level SLEX congestion during rush hours.

The NAIAX connection section near the airport sees variable traffic based on flight schedules. Casino traffic to Entertainment City creates evening congestion (7-11 PM) in that area.

Skyway (Stages 1 and 2) runs as an elevated expressway above or parallel to SLEX. Stage 1 covers the Alabang to Bicutan section, providing an elevated bypass of the ground-level SLEX congestion. Stage 2 extends from Bicutan through Sucat to Buendia/Magallanes.

The elevation provides a significant advantage, no traffic lights, no pedestrian crossings, and no merging with local traffic. The tradeoff is a higher toll compared to ground-level SLEX.

The NAIAX connection section near the airport handles variable traffic driven by flight schedules and Entertainment City (casino district) visitors. Evening traffic from 7-11 PM in this area is notably different from typical commuter patterns.

Alternate routes

  • SLEX Ground Level: The ground-level SLEX is the toll-free alternative (lower toll than Skyway). More congested during rush hours but saves on toll fees. Saves P80-150 toll but may add 15-30 min during rush

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