CITY OF MALOLOS, Bulacan –The Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC) is reactivating its “Biyaheng Arangkada” motorists assistance program to ensure safe and convenient travel for motorists during the Undas season.
MPTC is the tollways infrastructure unit of the Manuel Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.
The company is expecting a traffic surge in its expressways — NLEX, SCTEX, NLEX Connector, CALAX, CAVITEX, and CCLEX– and is intensifying its operations by. Increasing personnel deployment, 24/7 traffic monitoring, and quick-response teams.
Around 2,000 traffic, toll, and emergency personnel will be on duty across MPTC expressways, in coordination with the PNP, LGUs, and key agencies.
At CAVITEX, “Biyaheng Arangkada” will be implemented with PEA Tollway Corporation, a subsidiary of the Philippine Reclamation Authority.
Free towing for Class 1 and Class 1M (for CCLEX) vehicles to the nearest exit will be available from 6:00 AM of October 30 to 6:00 AM of November 3 to assist motorists, while roadworks will be suspended from October 29 to November 3, except for emergency repairs, to keep traffic flowing smoothly.
To reduce bottlenecks, NLEX Corp. has regraded shoulder lanes in key areas to support counterflow operations.
Motorists are advised to plan their trips ahead and avoid peak hours, particularly during the following periods of afternoon of October 29; afternoon of October 30 to evening of October 31; morning of November 1; afternoon of November 2; and morning until noon of November 3.
Motorists can use the MPT DriveHub app for real-time traffic updates, RFID reloading, and assistance.
As part of the MVP Group’s efforts, Maynilad will provide free bottled water, while Smart Communications will offer free Wi-Fi and charging stations in select areas.
MPTC encourages motorists to ensure their vehicles are in good condition and RFID accounts are sufficiently loaded before traveling.
For updates, follow @NLEXexpressways, @OfficialCALAX, @CaviteXpressway, and @CCLEXexpressway on Facebook, or call 1-35000 for 24/7 assistance. (UnliNews Online)
