Articles about Nlex

A much-needed project

In early August 2023, motorists traveling North were pummeled by bad weather, resulting in flooding on the San Simon section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX). The high water paralyzed the vital northern artery and caused nightmare traffic for travelers. To address

Arrive early—public access points to Philippine Arena will be closed at 5:30pm

Hardcore basketball fans braving the traffic to watch the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 tip-off at Philippine Arena today, here's some good news: Toll fees are waived for Class 1 vehicles entering the venue via the Ciudad de Victoria northbound

Who’s watching the opener live at the Philippine Arena?

All fired up for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 opener on August 25? If you're watching the Philippines vs Dominican Republic game live at the Philippine Arena on opening day, then you already know the sort of #carmageddon you're

Not the easiest venue to go to

Live concerts, musical festivals, and sporting events are back in full force. And when it comes to event venues, the Philippine Arena in Bulacan is one of the most popular places for international acts with huge audiences expected. With a maximum seating

A medium-term solution

The San Simon portion of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) that got flooded for several days last week will be raised by 0.7 meters, according to the the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).Secretary Manuel Bonoan of the DPWH

The situation is looking better today than in previous days

If you have to drive on the North Luzon Expressway today, here's the latest update on the flood situation along the San Simon stretch of the toll road.As of the latest advisory today, August 6, at 3:3am, traffic flow

Traffic congestion on the expressway is still pretty bad

Current flood levels on the North Luzon Expressway are higher today compared with last night, so if you have to be on the road, take note of the following updates.As of the latest advisory today, August 5, at 9:35pm, running

The tollway operator has issued a safety advisory

It's been two days since heavy rainfall triggered flooding and caused severe traffic congestion on the North Luzon Expressway, but while the flood level has slightly decreased, driving conditions on the toll road are still far from normal.As of the

Here’s how much it will cost

Toll-free passage on the NLEX-SLEX Connector is coming to an end, some four months after the first section opened to the public on March 29.The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has provisionally approved base toll rates ranging from P86 to

Here’s a recap of local motoring news from the past few days

Pending approval from TRB

The days of passing through the NLEX Connector Road for free might be numbered. That's according to the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation who recently made a major announcement about that road.NLEX Corp. president and general manager J. Luigi Bautista

Check out what you’ve missed before going back to the grind

With target completion set for November 2024

Remember the planned Candaba third viaduct we reported about in January? Construction for the new 5km structure is finally underway, with target completion set for November 2024.In case you need a refresher, the new viaduct will rise between the two existing

New variable message signs were also put up on NLEX Connector

Some pleasant news for motorists who use NLEX Corporation's expressways regularly: the company has now installed more closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras across its tollway network.NLEX Corporation has added 12 new CCTV cameras, bringing the grand total to 163. These

You’ll have to spend more the next time you drive up north

It's not just fuel prices that are going up this week. Deep breath, north folks-new toll fees for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will be implemented beginning June 15, 2023.Within the NLEX Open System, which covers Balintawak, Mindanao Avenue,

Time for a recap

Just a feel-good update to start the week

We had quite the end to the week on Friday, as a horse on the loose was spotted on North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), right between San Fernando and San Simon in Pampanga. We shared footage of it on Facebook and the post

Yikes

Holy Week and expressways. Name a more incompatible duo. In terms of motoring, this time of year is often known for two things. One of them is Metro Manila turning into a living, breathing ghost town. While you will still see cars

Free towing until the nearest exit

Metro Pacific Tollways (MPTC) is already expecting heavy traffic this Holy Week. In fact, the carmageddon on major expressways has probably already begun as of this writing.As such, authorities are expecting the worst in the coming days, and that includes all

Here we go

Gird your loins and get ready for the 2023 edition of Holy Week on the road. It's that time of year when the expressways become a test of patience and bladder control as motorists flock to the provinces for a much-