Subic Freeport Expressway Capacity Expansion project now 85% complete —NLEX

The capacity expansion of the 8.2-kilometer Subic Freeport Expressway (SFEX) is progressing significantly with its completion rate standing at 85%, NLEX Corporation said Thursday.

In a statement, NLEX Corp. said Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar led the progress inspection of the P1.6-billion SFEX Capacity Expansion Project.

SFEX is aimed at improving traffic safety and easing travel to and from the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

The project is targeted to be completed by the end of the year.

It includes two expressway lanes, two new spans at the Jadjad and Argonaut bridges, and a new tunnel adjacent to the existing one are being built to transform the road into a four-lane expressway, thus improving traffic flow and road safety.

“One of the main features of the project is the new tunnel that serves as a vital link on this key road that connects Bataan and Zambales,” NLEX Corp. said.

“New bridges and a tunnel are being constructed adjacent to the existing ones to increase road capacity from one lane in each direction to two lanes in each direction,” it said.

Expressway-standard LED lights are being installed to enhance motorists’ visibility especially when driving at night.

The SFEX Capacity Expansion is seen to expedite the delivery of goods, support trade and tourism in Subic, and complement Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s (SBMA) infrastructure development. -MDM, GMA News