MPTC expects expressway traffic to rise 12% on peak Undas days

GMA Network - Oct 27, 2026

Traffic on expressways operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is expected to increase by about 12% on peak travel days ahead of Undas, with the company preparing additional personnel and traffic management measures from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3.

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