Metro Manila Skyway

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Metro Manila Skyway
Length: 42 km (26.1 mi)
Direction: North/South
From: South Luzon Expressway, Barangay San Isidro, Makati City
Major
junctions:
EDSA (C-4) in Makati (no exit)
Nichols Road in Parañaque
East Service Road/Doña Soledad Avenue in Parañaque
To: South Luzon Expressway, Barangay San Martin de Porres, Parañaque City
Major cities: Makati City, Pasay City, Parañaque City

The Metro Manila Skyway is an elevated highway crossing over much of the already-existing South Luzon Expressway. It is located within the Metro Manila portion of the SLEX and crosses through Makati City, Pasay City and Parañaque City. The Skyway begins in Barangay San Isidro, Makati City, and ends in San Martin de Porres, Parañaque City.

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[edit] History

The expressway was constructed starting August 24, 1995. Buendia, Makati, Magallanes, Skyway Toll Plazas A and B and Bicutan exits were completed on September 26, 1996. Don Bosco exit was constructed in July 17, 2001 and completed on January 2, 2002. Sales exit has been in construction since September 5, 2004.

[edit] Technical specifications

  • Name: Metro Manila Skyway
  • Concession Holder: Philippine National Construction Corporation
  • Operator: Philippine National Construction Corporation South Luzon Tollways Group and Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines)
  • Length: 42 km
  • Concession starting date: August 24, 1995
  • Concession ending date: July 12, 2007
  • Highway exits: 7 (including Sales)
  • Toll plazas: 2
  • Height: 11 meters (San Martin De Porres-Bicutan, Don Bosco-Buendia, and Makati Exit), 35 meters (Bicutan-Toll A, and Sales-Don Bosco), normal (Toll A-B), 19 meters (Bicutan Exit)

[edit] Lists of Exits

The Skyway's Makati and Buendia exits
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The Skyway's Makati and Buendia exits
  • Buendia Exit - San Isidro, Makati City - Senator Gil Puyat Ave.
  • Makati Exit - Pio Del Pilar and San Lorenzo, Makati City - Pasay Road to Amorsolo
  • Don Bosco Exit - Bangkal, Makati City - Don Bosco Street
  • Magallanes Exit - Magallanes, Makati City - EDSA
  • Skyway Toll Plaza A - Pasay City (northbound)
  • Skyway Toll Plaza B - Pasay City (southbound)
  • Bicutan Exit - Parañaque City - Doña Soledad Avenue to General Santos Avenue
  • San Martin de Porres Exit - Parañaque City - Sta. Maria Avenue

[edit] Toll Fees

Class Prize
Class 1
(Cars, Motorcycles, SUVs, Jeepneys)
PhP 88
Class 2
(Buses, Light Trucks)
PhP 192
Class 3
(Heavy Trucks)
PhP 241

[edit] Future Exits

Sales Exit - Villamor Airbase and Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Pasay City

[edit] See Also