Nlex, partners set up weighbridge stations
NLEX Corp. said on Thursday it has partnered with several firms to set up truck scales to comply with the 33-ton weight limit at the Candaba Viaduct southbound amid the ongoing repairs.
In a media advisory, nlex said truckers entering the north Luzon Expressway (nlex) may now use the Tag Megtal Weighbridge, the Clark Development Corp. Weighbridge, and the subic Bay International Terminal Corp. (SBITC) Weighbridge.
The weighbridge in TAG Metal in Mabalacat is open to all trucks from Monday to saturday, between 4:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.
The CDC Weighbridge is free and exclusive for Clark locators from Monday to Friday except holidays, while the SBITC Weighbridge is only available for SBITC clients and fee is included in the tariff.
“This initiative aims to ease the day-to-day operations of manufacturing and industrial companies and address the concerns of stakeholders in the business sector who are affected by the restrictions at the Candaba Viaduct while ensuring everyone’s safety,” nlex Corp. said.
It also aims to reduce overloading incidences and protect roads from damage but will also enhance efficiency and easier movement of cargoes by bringing the weighing activity closer to the source.
Instead of lining up at nlex-sctex interchanges, trucks can be weighed closer to their respective bases and if ever they go beyond the weight limit, they can easily go back and adjust their load.
Aside from the existing stations, nlex Corp. said it is looking for additional weighbridge sites.
The weight limit on the Candaba Viaduct stemmed from the study conducted by nlex’s engineering consultant, AMH philippines, citing aging, fatigue, and continuous heavy loads as causes of the structural defects of the bridge.
The five-kilometer bridge has been serving as a vital transport link, enabling the efficient delivery of goods and services between Metro Manila and the provinces in Central and north Luzon.