13/07/2023
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NLEX Corp. has begun the construction of the Candaba Third Viaduct, a 5-kilometer road connecting Pampanga and Bulacan in the Philippines. The project aims to enhance safety and increase the expressway's capacity to accommodate more vehicles. The new viaduct, expected to be completed in November 2024, will expand the road capacity from three lanes without shoulders to three lanes with inner and outer shoulders in each direction. This will improve safety and convenience for motorists and contribute to the growth of trade and commerce in Central Luzon.
The president and CEO of MPTC, Rogelio Singson, expressed the belief that the project will not only boost the viaduct's capacity but also enhance safety and convenience for drivers. Luigi Bautista, the president of NLEX Corp., highlighted the company's commitment to green and sustainable engineering practices, ensuring compliance with the country's latest bridge design requirements. The new viaduct will feature piers every 20 meters, supported by two columns and two bored piles, to strengthen the structure on the swampy ground underneath.
The Candaba Third Viaduct will improve mobility and safety for commuters traveling between Metro Manila and Central and North Luzon. It will enable increased speed limits of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour compared to the current 40 to 60 kilometers per hour. The new bridge will divert Class 3 vehicles and large trucks, reducing the load on the existing structures. The project addresses the need for the construction of a third viaduct due to aging infrastructure and reduced capacity.
The Candaba Viaduct has been an essential transportation link for over 50 years, enduring natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes. NLEX Corp. has been upgrading the viaduct since 2005, including resurfacing, girder and deck replacements, strengthening, and the construction of emergency stops. In 2020, the company implemented measures to enforce weight limits on the viaduct to ensure long-term serviceability and safety.
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