Nlex Corp. on Wednesday said construction of its major projects has resumed after the government gave it the go signal to continue building expressways even during the community quarantine period.
Luigi L. Bautista, the president of the company, said his group has taken all necessary measures required by the Inter-Agency Task Force on the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF-EID) and other government agencies to ensure the safety of workers while building roads.
“We have complied with the safety protocols laid out by the government for the implementation of infrastructure projects amid the modified enhanced community quarantine,” he said.
Measures, Bautista said, include the following: rapid antibody testing of workers; strict observance of safety and hygiene protocols such as wearing of personal protective equipment and monitoring of temperature; compliance to physical distancing; provision of washing facilities at strategic locations; and regular disinfection of equipment and work area, among others.
Included in the list of projects that have resumed are the Nlex Harbor Link C3-R10 Section, Nlex Connector, Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX) Capacity Expansion, and the heavy maintenance program for the Candaba Viaduct.
“With the acceleration of these projects, we can help the government in its aim to revitalize the economy despite the ongoing health crisis,” Bautista said. “Despite the challenging times, our team remains committed to accomplish our big-ticket projects and continue the 24/7 service to our customers and other stakeholders.”