In a recent update, the North Luzon Expressway Corporation (NLEX Corp.) has announced that the road raising project on Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) is now halfway done. It is then projected to be finished in the third quarter of 2022.
The on-going roadworks for the road raising project on SCTEX
Of note, this project costs a total of Php 150,000,000. And currently, lane closures are being implemented on the said road to facilitate the said construction. Other measures like traffic management, additional signages and barriers were also put up to maintain traffic flow while the necessary road works are being completed.
Specific processes involved in the said construction include the addition of new culverts and drainages, the addition of a new pavement layer, and the filling of earth materials on some part of the said road.
If you’re a regular user of the SCTEX, then you already know that certain portions of this road can experience flooding. For those unaware, this happens on a 640-meter stretch found on SCTEX Dinalupihan. So, without a doubt, this improvement for the said thoroughfare is crucial for road safety, and for its reliability as an expressway.
Remember also that the NLEX Corp. is no stranger to this kind of project. If one remembers, it has already completed the elevation of the Maritan Highway-Rizal Highway-Tipo Road junction. It also managed to complete drainage-related projects back in 2015 and more recently in 2021 in the vicinity of Valenzuela City. Again, these were put up to deal with flooding.
The said road raising project for SCTEX started earlier this year.
With all that said, the NLEX Corp. is indeed keeping to its promise of a safe, seamless, and convenient highway driving experience for its clients. So for now, users of SCTEX are urged to be patient as roadway construction will almost always involve travel delays. The pay-off however, in our opinion, is worth it.
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