San Miguel Corp. said Friday it opened a new access ramp of the NAIA Expressway (NAIAx) at Tramo in Pasay City to alleviate traffic congestion and provide smoother access to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) and surrounding areas.
SMC president and chief executive Ramon Ang said the 800-meter access ramp provides another option for motorists heading to the airport and other areas in Paranaque City and Cavite province.
“We believe it can help relieve overall traffic congestion in the area, and improve traffic flow within the vicinity of the airport,” Ang said.
Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan credited the company for supporting the government’s efforts to build vital infrastructure to sustain the country’s economic growth.
“The Tramo access ramp has been in San Miguel’s drawing board for a long, long time because they knew it would enhance the efficiency of NAIA Expressway and improve the mobility of motorists going to the airport,” Bonoan said.
Bonoan said further improvements on NAIAx were being studied by the DPWH, as grantor of the concession, in partnership with SMC, to improve the flow of traffic to airport terminals, given growing demand.
“The Department of Public Works and Highways will always be there to support and implement these projects to improve traffic flow especially here in Metro Manila,” he said.
Ang said he remained firm in the company’s commitment to working closely with the government, as it pursues infrastructure projects that benefit Filipinos.
“San Miguel will continue to pursue these vital infrastructure projects, in close coordination with our government, because of their benefits to our people and economy. Through these projects, we also create jobs, improve the mobility of goods and services, and make our cities and regions more primed for growth. All these serve to support and sustain our growing economy,” Ang said.
The NAIAx is an 11-kilometer elevated toll road that connects the Skyway System to the three passenger terminals of NAIA, the country’s main international gateway, and to Pasay’s Entertainment City, Macapagal Boulevard, Sucat Road in Paranaque City and the road network to Cavite province.