Taguig City — Construction works have begun along a portion of the East Service Road beside Arca South in Taguig City, as part of preparatory infrastructure efforts for future transport projects including the Southeast Metro Manila Expressway (SEMME) and the Taguig City Integrated Terminal Exchange (TCITX).
Works began on April 20, 2026 and is scheduled to run until October 2026. It covers the section of East Service Road adjacent to Arca South in Barangay Western Bicutan, Taguig City. Authorities said the works are intended to improve road capacity and traffic flow in the area.
Enabling SEMME and TCITX Connectivity
The East Service Road works are part of preparatory infrastructure linked to the SEMME, also known as Skyway Stage 4. The planned 32.66-kilometer expressway will connect Taguig City to Quezon City and is expected to provide an alternative route to EDSA and C-5.
Once operational, SEMME could accommodate up to 150,000 vehicles daily and potentially reduce travel time between Bicutan and parts of eastern Metro Manila.
The road works are also aligned with preparations for the planned TCITX, an intermodal transport facility intended to serve buses, PUVs, and commuters.
Broader Impact on Metro Manila
Arca South is located beside the affected section of East Service Road and is expected to benefit from improved traffic flow and access in the area once works are completed. Over the long term, it positions Arca South as a strategic interchange and mobility gateway, anchored by expressway access, integrated public transport infrastructure, and multimodal connectivity.
For investors and businesses, this reinforces Arca South’s core fundamentals: improved connectivity to Makati, BGC, NAIA, and eastern Metro Manila; expanded labor catchment; and increased attractiveness for office, residential, retail, and institutional developments. These infrastructure upgrades further strengthen the estate’s positioning as a mobility‑anchored mixed‑use district.
Beyond Arca South, the ESR expansion—together with SEMME and TCITX—reflects continued public‑private collaboration aimed at easing congestion, supporting economic decentralization, and improving transport resilience across Metro Manila. By enabling a more efficient north‑south‑east movement corridor, these projects are expected to unlock productivity gains for commuters, businesses, and logistics networks across the metropolis.
