Vehicle buildup starts on NLEx exit points a day before resumption of work, school
MANILA, Philippines – The volume of vehicles at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) exit points have been rising as of Sunday afternoon, a day before most offices and schools resume operations.
According to posts from NLEx’s official social media sites, light to moderate traffic flow still persists on both lanes of the highway, but vehicle buildup on the Balintawak southbound lane has reached the Libis Baesa area.
NLEx has advised motorists going to Quezon City and other southern areas to use the Mindanao Avenue exit, which can be accessed through the Smart Connect Interchange.
“As of 2:50 PM, slow moving at Balintawak SB with tail end at Libis Baesa. You may take Mindanao exit as an alternative route. Drive Safely!” NLEx’s management said.
As of 2:50 PM, slow moving at Balintawak SB with tail end at Libis Baesa. You may take Mindanao exit as an alternative route. Drive Safely! pic.twitter.com/ygVvlj1zVt
— NLEX Corporation (@NLEXexpressways) January 5, 2020
Long queues have also started at the Bocaue Toll Plaza, the toll gates for southbound vehicles.
Traffic View at Bocaue Toll Plaza SB as of 2:17 PM. Drive Safely! pic.twitter.com/ta8ZqluLkl
— NLEX Corporation (@NLEXexpressways) January 5, 2020
NLEX as of 2:16 PM. Drive Safely! pic.twitter.com/zeWO6WpZFa
— NLEX Corporation (@NLEXexpressways) January 5, 2020
On the other hand, motorists can still enjoy light to moderate traffic at the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx), South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), STAR Tollway, and the Cavite Expressway.
MaTES-SLEx Traffic Update as of 2:22 PM: Alabang Viaduct NB/SB: LIGHT; Ayala TP NB/SB: LIGHT; Calamba TP NB/SB: LIGHT.
— SLEX – MaTES (@OfficialSLEX) January 5, 2020
MaTES-SLEx Traffic Update as of 2:22 PM: Alabang Viaduct NB/SB: LIGHT; Ayala TP NB/SB: LIGHT; Calamba TP NB/SB: LIGHT.
— SLEX – MaTES (@OfficialSLEX) January 5, 2020
Photos from the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) also showed smooth vehicle flow at the SLEx’s Calamba Toll Plaza, Ayala Toll Plaza, and the Alabang Viaduct.
SLEX Traffic Views Carraigeway Going to Calamba Toll Plaza's SB as of 1155H Light Traffic Flow Drive Safely pic.twitter.com/g5SlckyfVH
— TollRegulatoryBoard (@TRBph) January 5, 2020
Vehicle and passenger influx is expected to rise on Monday as people who spent their holiday vacations in provinces would return to their work and school.
