NLEX closes several lanes this week for pavement repair

This slows traffic, but the result is better roads.

If you’re regularly using the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), be aware that NLEX Corporation has announced that it is once again conducting maintenance works, specifically pavement repair on several areas of the said expressway. To this end, these portions of NLEX will be subject to temporary lane closures from June 14 to June 19.

A picture of pavement repair on NLEX

Slower traffic is par for the course when it comes to pavement repairs

Here is a list of the said areas, including more details of their temporary closures:

Location	Lane	Date and Time
Pulilan Interchange Eastbound (lane from Calumpit)	Lane 1 (Rightmost lane)	June 14 (Mon), 8:00 a.m. - June 17 (Thu), 11:59 p.m.
San Fernando Southbound (before San Fernando River Bridge) KM 64+600 – 64+000	Lane 3 (Rightmost lane)	June 14 (Mon), 8:00 a.m. - June 17 (Thu), 11:59 p.m.
San Simon Southbound (San Simon interchange area) KM 57+000 – 56+800	Lane 3 (Rightmost Lane)	June 15 (Tue), 8:00 a.m. - June 19 (Sat), 11:59 p.m.
Angeles Southbound (Abacan River Bridge Area) KM 79+600 – 78+400	Lane 2 (Rightmost Lane)	June 15 (Tue), 8:00 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.
San Matias Bridge Southbound (after San Fernando Interchange) KM 61+800 – 61+600	Lane 1 (Leftmost lane)	June 16 (Wed) 8:00 a.m. - 12:59 p.m.
	Lane 2 (Middle Lane)	June 16 (Wed) 1:00 p.m. - 6:59 p.m.
	Lane 3 (Rightmost lane)	June 16 (Wed) 7:00 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.
San Fernando Northbound (before Sindalan Interchange) KM 70+300 – 71+400	Lane 2 (Rightmost lane)	June 17 (Thu), 8:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.
San Fernando Southbound (before Suclaban Farm Crossing) KM 76+900 – 76+200	Lane 2 (Rightmost lane)	June 19 (Sat), 8:00 a.m. - 11:59 p.m.

With the aforementioned lane closures during the said dates, motorists might experience slower than usual traffic on the said portions of NLEX. To this end, the company is asking for everyone’s patience during these times. One should also be aware that these pavement repair projects, once finished, will provide a safer, and more enjoyable motoring experience.

A picture of a portion of NLEX

In the end, everyone will appreciate a buttery smooth expressway

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Author

Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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