Transportation advocates have released new research and a map highlighting the potential negative impacts of the proposed SALEX expressway, including worsened traffic, health risks, and heritage loss in Metro Manila. The project, a 40.62-kilometer elevated and shoreline expressway, is currently under construction, with clearing operations underway for its Manila segment. This issue directly affects Quezon City and Metro Manila residents, as the expressway could alter daily commutes, increase air pollution, and damage cultural heritage sites. Understanding these concerns helps residents make informed decisions and participate in public discourse about urban development. The SALEX project is divided into four sections: C3-R10 Extension, Shoreline Expressway, Quirino Extension, and Buendia Extension. The Manila segment, spanning 3.97 kilometers, will pass through Quirino Avenue, San Marcelino Street, and Roxas Boulevard, with construction led by SMC SALEX.
Background
The Southern Access Link (SALEX) is a proposed expressway intended to improve connectivity in Metro Manila, but critics argue it will exacerbate traffic congestion and environmental degradation. The project is part of a larger network of elevated expressways in the region, with a total valuation of at least several billion pesos. Heritage groups have also expressed concerns about potential impacts on historical sites along the route.
Source: Rappler