The toll holiday will be in place at all SMC-operated expressways, including the Skyway System, NAIA Expressway (NAIAX), South Luzon Expressway (SLEX), STAR Tollway, and the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway (TPLEX).

Tolls will be waived from 10 PM on December 24 until 6 AM on December 25, and from 10 PM on December 31 until 6 AM on January 1, 2026.

SMC said the toll waiver is intended to benefit motorists traveling late at night to reach their families during the holidays.

Meanwhile, SMC Infrastructure, the company’s infrastructure arm, has placed safety and security personnel on heightened alert and rolled out measures to manage the expected increase in traffic during the holiday period.

Beginning December 20, additional patrol and security personnel have been deployed in critical areas, while emergency response teams are placed on standby to quickly clear any road obstructions.

Traffic monitoring centers across SMC-operated expressways are staffed around the clock to track traffic conditions and coordinate with emergency responders. Roadworks that may affect traffic flow have been suspended from December 20 until January 4 to help ease congestion.

Tow trucks and other emergency vehicles are also on standby to ensure faster response to incidents.

SMC Infrastructure advised motorists to plan their trips ahead, allow extra travel time and ensure sufficient balance in their Autosweep accounts to avoid delays at toll plazas.