Nlex Corp. said on Wednesday it is spending P105 million to implement enhancement works at the Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX).
Luigi L. Bautista, the president of Nlex Corp., said the amount includes the following works: pavement surface upgrade, construction of ditch and slope protection, installation of guard rails, and application of hazard paint.
“We aim to make our roads safe for all weather conditions. With these enhancements, we expect to further protect motorists from roadside hazards by strengthening the slopes and improving the drainage system and other safety features at the SFEX,” he said.
The pavement surface upgrade, which will help drain water away from the roadway especially during heavy rains, covers a total length of 4,374 linear meters between Jadjad and Argonaut bridges.
Nlex Corp. will also install wire mesh to stablize the slopes and prevent erosion. It will also apply concrete on a 1,830-square meter portion of the SFEX. Concrete barriers and other structures are painted with hazard warning marking to make motorists aware of potential risks.
SFEX connects the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) to the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, traversing Bataan and Zambales.
It was recently expanded to add 16.4 new lane kilometers of road, two new bridges, and a new tunnel through a P1.6-billion expansion project.