NLuzon builds more weighbridge stops
IN line with the local government unit’s campaign against overloaded trucks, the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. has set up more weighbridge stations for truckers entering NLEx, SCTEx, and NLEx Connector to help them comply with the anti-overloading policy of the government.
The tollway company is strictly enforcing the anti-overloading provisions of Republic Act 8794 otherwise known as “An Act Imposing a Motor Vehicle Users Charge on Owners of all Types of Motor Vehicle and for Other Purposes.”
It is also implementing the 33-ton weight limit on the Candaba Viaduct southbound, as affirmed by the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Transportation.
The new weighbridge stations are located in SCTEX Porac, Pampanga, and Concepcion, Tarlac.
Privately-owned ACB Truck Scale Services weighbridge in Dinalupihan, Bataan has also been opened to all trucks from Monday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Truckers need to pay a P400-P600 fee, which will go directly to ACB, depending on the truck type.
NLEX is also eyeing to open more stations in the coming months to further promote safety and convenience in the areas of SCTEX Floridablanca and Dinalupihan, and NLEX Marilao, Mindanao, and Karuhatan.
Apart from these, there are 12 locations along the entire stretch of NLEX and four satellite locations set up in partnership with private firms. These private stations are the TAG Metal weighbridge in Ninoy Aquino Highway, Barangay Sta. Maria, Mabalacat, Pampanga; Clark Development Corp. weighbridge in Clark Freeport, Mabalacat, Pampanga; Subic Bay International Terminal Corp. weighbridge in San Bernardino Road, Subic Port District, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales; and Mega Subic Terminal Services Inc. weighbridge in NSD Compound, Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Zambales.The management said having these weighbridge sites in place will help reduce overloading which threaten the safety of motorists as the extra load may affect the driver’s control of the vehicle. This will also protect roads from further damage and improve the efficient movement of cargo.
Last year, NLEX partnered with stakeholders in the business sector to set up weighbridge stations closer to their respective bases as part of its initiative to ease the daily operations of various companies while advancing road safety.
It has also implemented the 33-ton weight limit on the Candaba Viaduct southbound as studies showed that continuous heavy loads caused great strain on the bridge.
With safety as a paramount priority, the company has been carrying out road safety programs and measures since 2005 in keeping with its mission of elevating the customer experience and providing safer and more comfortable travel.
Prior to this, Gov. Daniel Fernando of Bulacan and Pampanga Gov. Delta Pineda strictly imposed anti-overloading policies in their respective provinces.
Last week, Fernando met hundreds of stakeholders including haulers, owners of processing plants, quarry permittees, and operators in Bulacan, and reminded them that they should abide by the laws including Provincial Ordinance C-005 and Provincial Ordinance 64-2018 among others to avoid facing penalties and sanctions for the destruction of infrastructures and environment.