NLEX Corp. is implementing additional traffic management measures to meet the expected traffic volume surges for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
From Dec. 20, 2021 to Jan. 3, 2022, the tollway company will field 1,200 patrol crews, traffic marshals, security teams, and toll lane personnel along the NLEX-SCTEX as part of its “Safe Trip Mo Sagot Ko” motorist assistance program.
“As always, we are committed to keep traffic flowing smoothly so motorists will get to their destinations quickly, safely, and comfortably,” remarked NLEX President and General Manager J. Luigi L. Bautista.
Traffic management teams will closely monitor Balintawak, Mindanao, Karuhatan, Bocaue, San Simon, San Fernando, Tarlac, and Tipo as high volume of vehicles is anticipated in these areas.
Emergency medical services and incident response teams will be prepositioned at strategic areas for immediate deployment.
During the holidays, construction and lane closures along the mainline road of the NLEX-SCTEX will also be suspended, unless safety repairs are necessary.
From Dec. 24, 6 a.m. to Dec. 27, 6 a.m. and from Jan. 1 6 a.m. to Jan. 3, 6 a.m., free towing to the nearest exit will be available to those traveling with Class 1 or light vehicles.
The tollway management is once again encouraging motorists to use RFID for faster and safer transaction.
Those who have no RFID stickers may have it installed for free in any of the Easytrip installation sites and just have to pay the initial load.
Existing RFID users are advised to ensure that they have enough load, while those having concerns should have their sticker checked at the nearest Easytrip station.
NLEX is also reminding motorists paying in cash to always take the rightmost lanes at the toll plazas and observe courtesy by not skipping the line.
For everyone’s safety, motorists are being prompted to observe sufficient braking distance as well as other traffic rules and regulations. Speed and lane management teams will be on heightened alert to enforce traffic discipline.
Traffic advisories will be relayed to motorists via regular updates on NLEX Corporation’s social media accounts.
For inquiries or other concerns, motorists can call the NLEX-SCTEX hotline at 1-35000.