Marilao northbound now completely passable, says NLEX
THE North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. said on Monday that it has finished the major structural repairs on the Marilao Bridge after it sustained significant damage due to a truck violating regulations.
After the completion of repairs as of Monday midnight, all four lanes of the NLEX Marilao Northbound have since been passable to motorists, the company said in a statement.
“Rest assured, NLEX is committed to improving safety and traffic management across key areas of the expressway to ensure the safety and convenience of our valued customers,” the company said.
A trailer container truck struck the bridge girder as it passed northbound, resulting in one fatality and six injured.
Transportation Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon earlier directed the suspension of toll collection in the affected segment in Marilao area should there be sustained heavy traffic.
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