00:00 We will now have a traffic update on the SLEX where there is a road widening
00:05 along with the increase in passengers.
00:07 And all of that is because of Mark Salazar.
00:09 Mark?
00:11 Pia, the volume of vehicles here in South Luzon Expressway is no longer the same.
00:20 This is probably the 400,000 volume of vehicles
00:26 that will be returning to the provinces of the south that will pass through the SLEX.
00:32 A particular area that is being monitored here is southbound.
00:36 This is the Alabang Viaduct because this is where the traffic will start to the provinces.
00:43 And that extends all the way to Susana Heights.
00:47 So that is 4 to 5 kilometers of traffic.
00:51 But aside from that, in other areas of the SLEX, Pia, the traffic is light.
00:56 It was only 2 in the afternoon when the volume of vehicles in South Luzon Expressway was felt.
01:07 Because the government employees are on half-day, some of them traveled early.
01:12 In Susana Heights, the volume of vehicles has already exceeded 10 to 20 kph
01:18 and sometimes, they will make a full stop.
01:20 But it will be wide before going to South Woods.
01:23 And in Eton, the exit will be slow again.
01:26 The slow and fast travel in the SLEX is because of the road widening project.
01:32 There are portions that will suddenly have 3 lanes and then will spread again.
01:38 Where the road will be narrow, of course, it will be slow there.
01:41 But don't just monitor the traffic, okay?
01:45 Because the cost of delay of the trip will be on your vehicle.
01:49 Are you sure that the vehicle's engine is in good condition?
01:53 The brakes, lights, maybe the tires are small.
01:57 Is the gasoline and RFID content enough?
02:01 Are you in good condition?
02:04 Maybe you're fat or hungry.
02:06 Of course, you shouldn't drink alcohol.
02:09 It's better if you already have a plan and researched the route to the destination,
02:14 especially if it's your first time there.
02:16 Because you won't just pass through Expressway.
02:20 And Pia, to our fellow countrymen, it's also important that in your route,
02:29 you should also know the emergency hotlines of the local police that you will pass through
02:34 or the local DRRMO.
02:37 I will give you the roadside emergency hotlines of Expressway.
02:43 The SLEX is 0917-687-7539.
02:49 Take note because you might need this.
02:51 The STAR is 0917-511-7827.
02:56 And the SKYWAY is 0917-539-8762.
03:02 That's the latest situation here in SLEX Pia.
03:07 Thank you very much for the tips, Mark.
03:10 And take care of your trip.
03:12 Thank you very much, Mark Salazar.
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