Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) subsidiary NLEX Corp. has rolled out an improvement project across its expressway network.
The road project includes refurbishment, restoration and aesthetic improvements to keep roads and all expressway assets in excellent condition, the company said.
“Ensuring safety and convenience is essential for providing a high-quality customer experience. While our routine inspections and repairs help prevent serious road issues, our comprehensive annual maintenance program helps enhance the quality of the roads,” Maria Theresa Wells, NLEX Corp. officer-in-charge and chief financial officer, said in a statement on Tuesday.
The tollway company said its heavy pavement maintenance program is in progress, with the Bocaue-Burol stretch completed. Asphalt overlays to specific sections of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) and Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) are ongoing, while areas with minimal damage will receive patching as needed.
The company said it is repainting all its road infrastructure, including bridge parapets, toll plaza barriers and concrete dividers. Installation of new road signs is scheduled for completion in May, alongside refurbishments at the toll booths.
Restoration works on guardrails and fences are also ongoing to prevent unauthorized access to the expressway, the company added.
Retrofitting works on 42 bridges along the expressway were completed in 2024, while repairs to the Marilao River Bridge expansion joints will be completed by March 2025.
To support these maintenance efforts and to provide smoother travel for motorists, a portion of the toll fees are allocated specifically for this purpose, the company said.
Last month, it announced the investment of nearly P1.4 billion for technology upgrades to ensure smooth toll transactions as part of the shift to a cashless system.
The upgrade involves the installation of automatic license plate recognition cameras on all 315 toll lanes and the conversion of the remaining 127 radio frequency identification (RFID) antennas to high-frequency antennas capable of reading RFID stickers more efficiently.
NLEX Corp. operates the NLEX, SCTEX and the Connector Road.
