𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑏𝑢𝑖𝑙𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑤 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑢𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒

In response to the recent damage caused by an overheight truck, NLEX Corporation has launched expedited repair works on the Marilao Overpass Bridge and offered to construct a new and upgraded bridge to enhance public safety.

Though the Marilao Overpass Bridge is not part of the NLEX Concession—having been built prior to the expressway’s rehabilitation—NLEX said it has taken proactive steps over the years to maintain the structure due to its vital role in the road network of Bulacan.

The bridge, which has a vertical clearance of 4.27 meters in both directions, has been a known bottleneck for overheight vehicles. NLEX reiterated that despite the bridge being under the jurisdiction of government authorities, the company has continued to conduct necessary repairs to ensure structural integrity for motorists using the expressway.

“For the past several years, NLEX has actively sought support from the government for the structural upgrading of the bridge,” the company said in a statement. “In the interest of public safety, NLEX offers to construct a new and upgraded bridge to support the plans of the relevant national and local government agencies.”

NLEX also expressed its commitment to working closely with the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB), and the local government of Bulacan to implement long-term solutions that will prevent similar incidents and ensure safer road conditions for all.