Free toll on Pulilan-San Fernando route starting Sept. 2

MANILA, Philippines — Toll fees for all vehicles travelling between Pulilan, Bulacan, and San Fernando, Pampanga, on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will be waived starting Wednesday.

According to the DOTr, this is in response to the heavy traffic jam affecting many motorists along portions of NLEX due to heavy flooding at Tulaoc Bridge in San Simon, Pampanga. 

READ: Netizens share woes, tips after hours-long traffic jam along NLEX

“Magpapatuloy ang libreng toll hanggang sa bumalik sa normal ang sitwasyon sa NLEX,” said the DOTr in a Facebook post. 

(The free toll fee will continue until the situation at NLEX goes back to normal.)

The agency said Transportation Secretary Giovanni Lopez personally coordinated with NLEx Corporation President Luis Reñon to waive toll fees from Pulilan to San Fernando and vice versa for all vehicles. 

READ: NLEx asked to explain flooding that caused heavy traffic in Pampanga

The DOTr and the Toll Regulatory Board also directed NLEx Corporation to provide food and water, and establish portalets for motorists who will be stuck in the traffic jam. 

“Nakausap ko po si NLEX President Luis Reñon para matulungan ang ating mga motorista at mga pasahero na labis na naapektuhan nitong matinding traffic, alinsunod sa utos ng ating Pangulo. Nagpapasalamat po tayo dahil agad din po silang tumugon sa ating hiling na magpatupad ng libreng toll hanggang sa maging maayos ang sitwasyon ng trapiko,” Lopez said in the same post. 

(I spoke to NLEX President Luis Reñon to help our motorists and commuters affected by the heavy traffic, in line with the President’s directive. We express our gratitude for their immediate response to waive toll fees.)/coa