NLEX-SCTEX ready for holiday traffic
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation, concessionaire of NLEX-Subic Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) has enhanced its traffic management and toll collection services to cope with the traffic surge for holiday traffic up to January 2, 2018.
“It’s all systems go for the rise in traffic volume this Christmas season. Our team has always been prepared to assist motorists and manage the traffic flow,” NLEX Corporation President and CEO Rodrigo Franco yesterday announced.
The Metro Pacific-led company is implementing a “Safe Trip Mo Sagot Ko” (SMSK) Motorist Assistance Program for travelers using the NLEX and the SCTEX.
Since December 16, NLEX-SCTEX Traffic Operations have been on heightened alert and have deployed additional traffic personnel to monitor traffic conditions at NLEX Balintawak, Mindanao Avenue, Bocaue, San Fernando, Sta. Ines and SCTEX Tarlac and Tipo toll plazas.
Mainline road works will likewise be suspended until January 2, 2018 unless safety repair is required.
During critical hours starting December 22 and 23, 29, and 30, the NLEX Balintawak Toll Plaza is open 24 toll collection points instead of the usual 18, while the Mindanao Avenue Toll Plaza will increase its toll collection points to 10 from 7.
The SCTEX Tarlac Toll Plaza will also have 20 collection points for northbound motorists.
On December 25, the Bocaue Toll Plaza will open 48 toll collection points to accommodate motorists returning to Metro Manila. The set-up will be the same on January 1 and 2.
Portabooths and portable toll collection equipment will be used to further increase the capacity of the toll plazas.
NLEX traffic personnel will be ready to assist motorists and manage increased traffic volume brought by several events in the Ciudad de Victoria-Philippine Arena area. These events include the PBA game on December 25 and New Year countdown on December 30-31.
Traffic advisories will be relayed to motorists through variable message signs and regular updates on social media.
Towing and emergency medical services will also be augmented to provide quick motorist assistance.
“We hope that with all these preparations, we will be able to help lessen the travel time of our motorists so they can spend more quality time with their loved ones,” Franco concluded.