NLEX Corp. said it expects to complete the construction of an additional lane at the San Fernando, Pampanga interchange northbound exit by March to address the heavy volume of vehicles in the area, especially during rush hour.
The expansion project will widen the 336-meter northbound exit ramp heading toward Pampanga’s capital city, increasing the number of deceleration lanes to two.
It said the improvement was seen to benefit motorists, merchants and commuters going to San Fernando City from Bulacan and Manila.
The San Fernando Interchange has been one of the busiest interchanges on the NLEX as it is near business/commercial centers and offers access to other provinces in the north such as Nueva Ecija, Bataan, and Zambales.
“This project is part of our company’s pursuit of improving the traffic flow in and out of the expressway,” NLEX president and chief executive Rodrigo Franco, said.