SMC Infrastructure has completed the installation of 522 AI-enabled Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) cameras across its 220-kilometer expressway network, advancing its plans for barrier-less toll plazas. The milestone, announced by Ramon S. Ang, chairman and CEO of San Miguel Corporation, marks a significant step in improving traffic flow and aligning with government efforts to streamline toll collection processes.
The ALPR cameras will complement the existing Autosweep RFID system, enhancing vehicle throughput and ensuring accurate toll charges. Ang said AI technology will cross-match data from RFID tags and ALPR cameras, providing an additional layer of validation for smoother, faster toll collection.
“We’ve made the necessary investment and our barrier-less system is already physically in place and ready for full implementation once key government milestones are reached,” said Ang. The system has already undergone testing on the South Luzon Expressway and Skyway System, with “barriers up” pilot runs to help reduce congestion.
The initiative is also aimed at alleviating traffic bottlenecks at entry points, benefiting local government units (LGUs) concerned with increasing vehicular volume. Ang emphasized the importance of collaboration with LGUs and stakeholders in addressing the broader issue of congestion across the nation’s road networks.
“SMC remains committed to enhancing our expressway infrastructure, with continuous upgrades and expansions to support the country’s economic growth,” Ang concluded. The company, through its subsidiaries, manages key tollways including the Skyway System, NAIA Expressway, and SLEX.
