NLEX toll between San Fernando, Pulilan waived
The Philippine Department of Transportation has waived toll fees on the North Luzon Expressway between San Fernando and Pulilan due to severe flooding. The relief measure will remain in effect until road conditions normalize and traffic flow is restored.
Why it matters
This reflects government intervention in infrastructure management to mitigate the economic and social impact of extreme weather events on commuters.
MANILA, Philippines - Amid heavy traffic due to floods on the North Luzon Expressway, NLEX tolls were waived starting yesterday for all vehicles traveling between Pulilan, Bulacan and San Fernando, Pampanga, the Department of Transportation announced.
DOTr Secretary Giovanni Lopez personally coordinated with NLEX Corp. president Luis Re on to implement the toll relief in response to President Marcos' directive to assist motorists and passengers affected by the gridlock.
Food and drinking water were provided to affected motorists, while portable toilets were also set up.
The regular toll for Class 1 vehicles traveling between Pulilan and San Fernando is P113, while Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles are charged P281 and P338, respectively.
NLEX Corp., the owner and operator of NLEX, said the toll relief will be credited directly to motorists' RFID accounts the day after the toll passage.
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