Heavy traffic on major roads, NLEX, SLEX as Holy Week travelers return

Traffic is becoming heavy on major roads leading into Metro Manila on Sunday afternoon as more vehicles return from the Holy Week travels.

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) reported slow-moving traffic at 30 to 40 kilometers per hour near San Fernando Southbound and a 300-meter traffic buildup along the SCTEX ramp heading to NLEX, with congestion increasing around midday as families returned from their Holy Week break.

Other areas like Balintawak, Mindanao Avenue Bocaue, Karuhatan, Meycauayan North and Southbound, and San Fernando Northbound experienced light traffic conditions, while the toll booths southbound at Balintawak Toll Plaza towards Manila saw manageable queues.

At the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), moderate traffic was observed at Skyway Main Toll Plaza B, while Skyway Stage 3 and Ninoy Aquino International Airport had lighter traffic. Meanwhile, congestion remains a challenge in other parts of SLEX such as the Cabuyao San Cristobal Bridge Area and the Carmona Railroad.

Parts of the Maharlika Highway in Quezon province also reported heavy congestion due to the influx of vehicles returning from Holy Week trips.