Skyway Stage 3 Traffic Update TodayLive
Incidents live, checked (hourly)Speeds updated (every 4 hours)
Incidents and speeds: live traffic data. Operator: SMC Tollways. Regulator: Toll Regulatory Board.
From our hourly incident log: 35 incidents on Skyway Stage 3 in the last 7 days, 0 of them accidents. The longest single delay was +24 min on Fri, Oct 9. Day by day.
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Updated Oct 9, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.Passable, no incidents reported
No accident, closure, flooding or slowdown on Skyway Stage 3
End to end (18.83 km): usually 14 min. Reported delays now: none northbound, none southbound.
As of , from incident reports checked hourly.
The speed feed also reads Quirino to Nagtahan as closed. No closure incident is on record for it; check the operator's advisories before you use that stretch.
Why Is There Traffic on Skyway Stage 3 Today?
No specific cause is on record as of 22:07 PHT: no accident, closure, flooding, roadworks or reported slowdown on Skyway Stage 3. Any queue you meet now is volume at the usual bottlenecks. Weekdays: 7-9 AM northbound (toward NLEX), 5-8 PM southbound (toward SLEX/Makati).
Bakit traffic sa Skyway Stage 3 ngayon? Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan, walang naiulat na aksidente, baha o sarado.
Skyway Stage 3 northbound and southbound traffic update today
Skyway Stage 3 northbound
Buendia toward Balintawak
Passable, no incidents reported
No delay reported as of 22:07 PHT.
Skyway Stage 3 southbound
Balintawak toward Buendia
Passable, no incidents reported
No delay reported as of 22:07 PHT.
If Skyway Stage 3 Is Slow: Your Alternatives
Compare the reported delay above with these options before you commit to an entry plaza.
| Route | How it works | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| EDSA | EDSA is the free surface-road alternative running north-south through Metro Manila. Heavily congested during rush hours (1.5-3 hours end to end vs. 20-35 min on Skyway Stage 3). | Skyway Stage 3 saves 45-120 min over EDSA during rush hour |
| C-5 Road | C-5 runs parallel to EDSA on the eastern side. Less congested than EDSA but still slower than Skyway Stage 3. No toll required. | C-5 saves 15-30 min over EDSA but still 30-60 min slower than Skyway Stage 3 |
Staying on Skyway Stage 3? Check the fee for your exit in the Skyway Stage 3 toll matrix.
Skyway Stage 3 Today: Speed Alerts and Cleared Incidents
Heavy stretches our 30-minute speed check is tracking, and the incidents cleared since yesterday. Last checked .
Cleared in the last 24 hours
Slow traffic, Nagtahan → E. Rodriguez (Skyway Stage 3 to NLEX Segment 9 / North Luzon Expressway Segment 8.1), cleared
Slow traffic, Buendia → Quirino (E2 to Skyway Stage 3), cleared
Slow traffic, Quezon Ave → Balintawak (Sgt. Rivera to Skyway Stage 3), cleared
Slow traffic, Buendia → Quirino (E2 to San Andres Street), cleared
Slow traffic, Buendia → Quirino (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Superhighway to Skyway Stage 3), cleared
Slow traffic, Buendia → Quirino (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Superhighway to Skyway Stage 3), cleared
Slow traffic, Buendia → Quirino (Pres. Sergio Osmena South Highway to Skyway Stage 3), cleared
Slow traffic, Quirino → Nagtahan (E2 to Pres. Quirino Avenue), cleared
Heavy Traffic, Buendia → Quirino, to
Heavy Traffic, Quezon Ave → Balintawak, to
Skyway Stage 3 Segment by Segment
5 monitored segments, speed feed as of . Usual time is each segment's length at its typical speed. “Now” shows an active incident first, then the speed feed, which refreshes every 4 hours. Pick your destination in the next section for the stretch you will drive.
| Segment | Length | Usual time | Now | Reported delay, both directions | Usually heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buendia to QuirinoMakati, Pasig River crossing | about 3 km | 2 min | Moderate Traffic | None | No regular heavy hours |
| Quirino to NagtahanPlaza Dilao, Santa Mesa, UST area | about 4 km | 3 min | Closed | None | No regular heavy hours |
| Nagtahan to E. RodriguezCubao, Araneta Center | about 5.5 km | 4 min | Moderate Traffic | None | No regular heavy hours |
| E. Rodriguez to Quezon AveQuezon City | about 3 km | 2 min | Moderate Traffic | None | No regular heavy hours |
| Quezon Ave to BalintawakNLEX connection | about 3.33 km | 2 min | Light Traffic | None | No regular heavy hours |
Plan Your Trip on Skyway Stage 3
Weekdays: 7-9 AM northbound (toward NLEX), 5-8 PM southbound (toward SLEX/Makati). Queuing at on-ramps during peak. Overall flow is better than EDSA at all times. Weekends: Generally light. Price the trip with the toll and fuel calculator or the Skyway Stage 3 toll matrix.
| When | Direction | Usually | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Both | Clear | Late night/early morning is fastest |
| 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | Both | Light | Mid-day is smooth sailing, 20 min end to end |
| 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Northbound | Moderate | Morning rush but still 30-35 min (vs 1.5-2 hrs on EDSA) |
| 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Southbound | Moderate | Evening rush, queuing at on-ramps but flow is steady |
Last 7 Days on Skyway Stage 3
Every incident reported on Skyway Stage 3 per day, Philippine time, as logged by our hourly check. Worst delay is the longest single delay measured that day.
| Day | Incidents | Accidents | Closures | Roadworks | Slowdowns | Worst delay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 8 slowdowns | +24 min | |
| 4 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 4 slowdowns | +5 min | |
| 1 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 1 slowdowns | +3 min | |
| 10 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 10 slowdowns | +19 min | |
| 6 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 6 slowdowns | +4 min | |
| 1 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 1 slowdowns | +2 min | |
| 5 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 5 slowdowns | +7 min |
Skyway Stage 3 Emergency Hotline
Call 02-8893-6405, answered by Skyway O&M Corporation (SMC Tollways). Give your km post. For a life-threatening emergency call 911. All expressway hotlines.
- Operator
- Skyway O&M Corporation (SMC Tollways)
- Speed limit
- 60 km/h throughout (elevated expressway with multiple on/off ramps).
- RFID
- Autosweep. How to load and check your Autosweep balance
- On the road
- Autosweep RFID is mandatory, no cash lanes exist
- Keep sufficient Autosweep balance (P264 for full traverse)
- The elevated structure has no breakdown lanes, if you stop, you block traffic
- Queuing at Buendia on-ramp can take 10-15 min during peak, factor this in
- Do not stop or park on the elevated section under any circumstances
Before You Drive
- Skyway Stage 3 toll rates: the fee for your entry and exit, by vehicle class.
- Skyway Stage 3 exits and plazas: interchanges in road order.
- Buendia to Balintawak: toll, distance and drive time for the whole trip.
- Skyway traffic: joins Skyway Stage 3 at Buendia Interchange.
- NLEX traffic: joins Skyway Stage 3 at Balintawak Interchange.
- NLEX Connector traffic: joins Skyway Stage 3 at Balintawak/C-3.
- Skyway Stage 3 traffic history: incidents and heavy hours for each of the last 30 days.
- Fuel prices this week: DOE pump prices before you fill up.
- All expressway traffic: the 13 expressways on one map.
Skyway Stage 3 Traffic Questions
How much is Skyway Stage 3 toll?
Skyway Stage 3 toll is P264 for Class 1 vehicles (end to end, Buendia to Balintawak). Partial trips have lower tolls depending on entry/exit points. The toll is higher than EDSA (free) but the time saved is significant.
Does Skyway Stage 3 connect to NLEX?
Yes, Skyway Stage 3 connects directly to NLEX at the Balintawak interchange. This allows seamless elevated travel from Alabang/Makati all the way to NLEX without going through EDSA or any surface roads.
Is Skyway Stage 3 open 24 hours?
Yes, Skyway Stage 3 operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Late night and early morning traffic is minimal, making it an excellent route for provincial trips departing at dawn.
What RFID system does Skyway Stage 3 use?
Skyway Stage 3 uses the Autosweep RFID system. Make sure you have sufficient Autosweep balance before entering. Cash lanes have been removed; RFID is required for all vehicles.
Is Skyway Stage 3 passable today?
Yes. As of 22:07, Oct 9, 2026 (PHT), incident reports show 0 accidents, 0 flooding and 0 closures on Skyway Stage 3. Slowdowns: 0; roadworks: 0. Reported delay: northbound no delay, southbound no delay. The speed feed reads Quirino to Nagtahan as closed, with no closure incident on record; check the operator's advisories before you use that stretch.
How long is Skyway Stage 3?
Skyway Stage 3 is 18.83 km end to end. Across its 5 monitored segments the drive takes about 14 min at typical speeds, before any reported delay.
How's traffic to the airport (NAIA) right now?
Skyway Stage 3 feeds NAIAX, the airport expressway. As of 22:07 PHT Skyway Stage 3 is passable, no incidents reported. 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 Stage 3 emergency hotline?
The Skyway Stage 3 emergency hotline is 02-8893-6405, operated by Skyway O&M Corporation (SMC Tollways). For life-threatening emergencies call 911.
About Skyway Stage 3 traffic: where queues form
Skyway Stage 3 is the game-changer for Metro Manila commuters. The 18.83 km elevated expressway runs north-south through the heart of the metro, from Buendia (Makati border) to Balintawak (Quezon City/NLEX).
The route passes over some of Manila's most congested areas, Makati, Manila, Quezon City, all from 20-30 meters above. On-ramps at Buendia, Quezon Ave, and Balintawak connect to the surface road network.
The Buendia to Quezon Ave section (10 km) passes over Manila and sees the steadiest flow. The Quezon Ave to Balintawak section (8.83 km) experiences more congestion as NLEX-bound traffic converges at the northern terminus.
Even during peak hours, end-to-end travel time is 20-35 minutes, compared to 1.5-3 hours on EDSA for the same distance. This makes Skyway Stage 3 arguably the most impactful infrastructure project in Metro Manila in decades.
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