SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime), the property development arm of the SM Group, is investing more than P300 million to build a direct pedestrian link between the LRT-2 Antipolo Station and SM City Masinag.

The company said in a Wednesday disclosure that construction is set to begin in the second quarter and is expected to be completed within six months under a public-private partnership with the Light Rail Transit Authority.

The project will include ramps, elevators, lighting and closed-circuit television systems to improve accessibility and commuter safety.

Urban mobility central to national development

“Urban mobility is central to national development. By working with the government, we are able to improve access points that affect commuters every day,” said Jeffrey C. Lim, SM Prime president.

“This partnership started during the pandemic, when improving public transport access became a priority. The facilities are now largely in place,” Lim informed.

SM Prime said it is working with government agencies on transport projects by leveraging its mall network.

The SM North EDSA Busway Concourse, which opened in March 2025, features covered walkways, elevators, escalators and direct access to the busway station to improve passenger flow.

Replicating SM Megamall concourse model

The company is replicating the concourse model at SM Megamall, with construction underway and the northbound section expected to be completed by the first quarter.

Alongside physical infrastructure, SM Prime has partnered with the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority to provide commuters access to real-time traffic information.

Live traffic feeds from the MMDA’s AI Traffic Management System are available on select mall digital directories, allowing commuters to monitor road conditions and plan routes more efficiently.