NLEX Lane Closures Announced for September 8-9
Officials reported that several lanes at the Marilao Interchange Bridge along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will be temporarily closed on September 8 and 9. These lane closures are necessary to allow for the installation of new signage, which aims to improve traffic flow and safety for motorists.
The NLEX lane closures will affect both northbound and southbound lanes during specific hours. Motorists are encouraged to plan their trips accordingly and consider alternative routes to avoid delays.
Detailed Schedule of NLEX Lane Closures
The specific lanes and times for the closures are as follows:
- Northbound Lane 1 (leftmost lane): September 8, 10:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Northbound Lane 3 (middle lane): September 9, 12:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
- Southbound Lane 1 (leftmost lane): September 9, 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.
- Southbound Lane 3 (middle lane): September 9, 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.
Community members noted that these carefully scheduled closures will minimize inconvenience, but caution is still advised for drivers traveling during these times.
Additional Lane Closures in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga
In a related announcement, local leaders shared that lane closures will also take place in Sto. Tomas, Pampanga. These are part of the ongoing construction of the New Tulaoc Overpass Project led by the Department of Public Works and Highways.
The leftmost lanes on both the northbound route after the Pau River Bridge and the southbound route after the San Matias River Bridge will be closed according to the following schedule:
- September 8, 8:00 p.m. to September 9, 3:00 p.m.
- September 9, 10:00 p.m. to September 10, 4:00 p.m.
- September 10, 10:00 p.m. to September 11, 4:00 p.m.
- September 11, 10:00 p.m. to September 12, 4:00 p.m.
Officials reported that these closures are necessary to ensure the safety of both workers and motorists while the overpass project progresses.
Advice for Motorists
Authorities strongly advised motorists to seek alternative routes during the NLEX lane closures to avoid congestion. They also urged drivers to stay alert and follow traffic signs and personnel instructions in affected areas.
With these scheduled lane closures, local leaders emphasized the importance of patience and cooperation from the driving public to facilitate smoother traffic management and project completion.
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