Building work starting on new Philippines toll road

Building work is starting shortly on a new toll road connection intended to boost transport and cut congestion in and around Manila in the Philippines. Manila is know for its heavy traffic congestion at peak periods and the 8km route will provide a new connection between the city’s north and south. This will be the second elevated expressway route.
October 29, 2019 Read time: 1 min

Building work is starting shortly on a new toll road connection intended to boost transport and cut congestion in and around Manila in the Philippines. Manila is know for its heavy traffic congestion at peak periods and the 8km route will provide a new connection between the city’s north and south. This will be the second elevated expressway route.

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