NLEX Corp. said Thursday it expects to complete its annual road maintenance program by September this year to provide a more comfortable and convenient travel experience.
“Safety and convenience must go hand in hand to maintain a high level of customer experience. While we have frequent inspections and repairs to prevent serious road damage, this comprehensive maintenance program is being done annually to improve the quality of our roads and enhance motorists’ safety,” said NLEX president and general manager Luigi Bautista.
The tollway company started its annual pavement repair program which targets to cover a 63,195.80 square-meter section of NLEX and 39,201.14 sq. m. section of SCTEX. Some portions will undergo asphalt resurfacing, whereas areas with minor damage will go through patching works.
The repair is expected to last until September and is seen to benefit thousands of motorists plying the expressways every day.
Nine NLEX bridges and overpasses were also repaired to maintain their reliability. These include Canumay Overpass, Malis II Farm Crossing, Pritil Farm Crossing, Del Carmen Farm Crossing, San Rafael Overpass, Dalisdis Overpass, Suclaban Farm Crossing, Old Angeles Interchange and Capaya Overpass. Rebar replacement and girder restructure were among the engineering works done in relation to the project.
The 720-meter Pasig-Potrero bridge, which serves as a vital link between Subic and Clark, is also continuously being strengthened to improve the bridge’s serviceability and protect its structure.
The tollway company conducts regular refurbishment of its roadway furniture. Routine maintenance activities are being implemented to secure excellent condition of assets like roadway lighting, perimeter fences, lane markings and road signages. These assets play a vital role in keeping the motorists safe and guided.
NLEX also assured the public that while these maintenance works are ongoing, traffic management and safety measures are in place to ensure motorists’ safety and minimize travel delays.