NLEx braces for rise in traffic volume during ‘Undas’

ANGELES CITY, PAMPANGA, Philippines — The North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corp. has prepared for a 3 percent to 5 percent rise in the volume of motorists traversing the NLEx, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) and Mindanao Avenue Connector from Oct. 29 to Nov. 3 during the observance of the feasts of the saints and souls or “Undas.”

NLEx Corp. is deploying 1,500 personnel to work on three shifts daily as patrols, toll tellers, emergency response teams, traffic managers, technology support staff and security aides, according to Robin Ignacio, assistant vice president for traffic operations.

Ignacio said that on a daily basis, around 340,000 motorists travel via NLEx, 77,000 on SCTEx and 20,000 on the connector.

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“We are ready to implement counter flows to be able to speed up traffic,” he said, adding that motorcycle patrols have increased from nine to 20.

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NLEX Corp. and fuel stations are providing 24/7 mechanic service, free towing service, free wi-fi service, on-call emergency medical services, EV charging stations and first aid stations.

It has also coordinated with law enforcement agencies and local governments on security as well as peace and order matters. /cb