NLEx Marilao northbound lanes now fully passable

A container truck and its driver are detained after the truck struck the underside of the Marilao Bridge on June 18, 2025. The accident caused a girder to fall from the bride onto a vehicle, killing one passenger and injuring six others. — Photo from Marilao Police

MANILA, Philippines — All four northbound lanes of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) in Marilao, Bulacan are now passable after a container truck struck the underside of the Marilao Bridge, said the expressway’s operator on Monday.

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“We are pleased to announce that the major structural repairs on the Marilao Bridge have been completed as of midnight of June 23, 2025,” NLEx Corp. said in a statement.

“All four lanes of the NLEx Marilao Northbound have since been passable to motorists. NLEx has expedited the repair work on the Marilao Bridge, which sustained significant damage due to a truck violating regulations,” it added.

NLEx Corp. then expressed thanks to the motoring public for their patience during the repair period, committing to improving safety and traffic management across key areas of NLEx.

The accident occurred on June 18 when a container truck struck the underside of the Marilao Bridge along the northbound lane of NLEx, which caused a girder to fall and crush a vehicle passing below.

One passenger was killed, while six others were injured.

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This is the second time this happened this year. In March, an oversized truck struck the same bridge, resulting in a two-week closure of several lanes in both northbound and southbound directions and causing heavy traffic. /das