NLEX shoulder improvements expected to ease traffic congestion

MANILA: The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation has cleared and regraded the road shoulders from Harbor Link Interchange to Marilao to ease traffic congestion along the busy road during peak travel periods. 

The said stretch of thoroughfare covers approximately 10,000 linear meters in both directions. On that note, the shoulder-clearing project involved removing accumulated sand, grass, and debris to maximize space and restore proper cross-slope for improved rainwater drainage. 

NLEX Corporation also added a 150-millimeter base course in select areas to provide a more stable and smoother surface. 

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“By clearing and upgrading the shoulders, stalled vehicles can be moved quickly for assistance or repair, while minor incidents can be cleared faster — allowing traffic to return to normal more quickly,” NLEX President and General Manager Luis Reñon was quoted as saying.

The NLEX boss also added that the improved shoulders may also be used by vehicles in exceptional cases of heavy congestion, under the supervision of patrol crews. 

Emphasizing the crucial role of road shoulders in maintaining safety and traffic efficiency, NLEX reminds motorists that parking, idling, or using the shoulder lane as a rest area is strictly prohibited.

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