An alternate route to SLEX

The Clairvoyant and I were back again in Tagaytay during the last weekend of February to celebrate my 41st. It was an adventure of sorts as we explored an alternate route to the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) via Circumferential Road 6. I suggested this for us to be familiar with this alternative route from Rizal to Bonifacio Global City, which the Clairvoyant would likely be taking between our future home and her office. The route has been mentioned as already being used by UV Express vehicles plying routes connecting Rizal towns and Global City and the Makati CBD. I have found it to be relatively uncongested with light traffic throughout the day. 

The alternate route starts from Taytay where one takes the Highway 2000 road from the Manila East Road. Highway 2000 leads to the Barkadahan Bridge, which spans the Manggahan Floodway, connecting the East Bank Road with the West Bank Road of the floodway. The road become Ejercito Avenue, which leads to another bridge across the Tapayan River, which is a tributary of the Marikina-Pasig River system. Crossing the bridge takes the traveler to a junction where C-6 begins, near one of the pumping stations that help control flooding along this dike road. C-6 passes through a densely populated area that is supposed to be a relocation area for informal settlers. The road is higher than the adjacent land, indicative that the area is prone to flooding. The road eventually leads to another bridge at the mouth of the Pasig River at Nagpayong where it proceeds all the way to Bicutan where it ends at the junction with M.L. Quezon Avenue, and where it becomes Gen. Santos Avenue. The latter ends at the Bicutan interchange of the SLEX. All in all, the route stretches across the towns of Taytay and Cainta in Rizal, Pasig City, Pateros, and Taguig City in Metro Manila.

From Taytay to Cainta: Barkadahan Bridge across the MangCainta

From Cainta to Pasig: Ejercito Avenue Bridge across the Tapayan River

Circumferential Road 6 starts in Pasig City from its junction with Ejercito Avenue

Part of C-6 is a coastal section where one could see the water lily-covered Laguna de Bay

Some sections are within Sitio Tapayan and it is obvious that the road was built to be higher in elevation compared to the surrounding areas. At left is a school building.

C-6 section approaching the bridge across the Pasig River at Nagpayong

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