DPWH, NLEx open Tambobong Interchange in Bocaue

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and NLEx Corporation on Thursday opened for motorists the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Tambobong Interchange in Bocaue, Bulacan.

The opening of the interchange was led by Public Works Secretary Mark Villar. The project is seen to decongest traffic between Bocaue and other eastern parts of Bulacan.

The new interchange will offer another alternative for commuters at Bocaue Interchange bound for Sta. Maria, Angat, and Pandi in eastern Bulacan, according to NLEx.

“We are delighted to let our commuters know that we are able to provide traffic congestion relief and reduce travel time between the NLEX and eastern Bulacan towns,” Villar said.

The new interchange features a two-lane southbound entry, a two-lane northbound entry, and a three-lane northbound exit. It also has exclusive RFID lanes to encourage cashless and faster transactions.

“With these new access roads, we are expecting to enhance mobility within the Bulacan road network and help alleviate the heavy traffic situation at the Bocaue Interchange,” NLEX Corp. president and general manager J. Luigi Bautista said.

The new interchange is expected to reduce travel time and complement other developments in Bulacan such as the proposed airport and mega city.

Last year, the provincial government of Bulacan also announced that a 400-hectare mega city traversing the municipalities of Pandi, Bocaue, and Balagtas will be built which comprised of manufacturing firms, call centers, warehouses, outlet stores, and a shopping mall.

Also included in the Bulacan road network enhancements is the ongoing construction of a new bridge at the Bocaue Interchange and the Balagtas Interchange Southbound exit (Plaridel bypass road) to better accommodate growing traffic.

The DPWH and NLEx Corp. opened the Philippine Arena Interchange and Balagtas Northbound Entry last year to make travel easier and more comfortable for motorists.

The tollway company likewise completed in 2019 the girder strengthening, and deck slab replacement of the Bocaue River Bridge aimed at further ensuring the safety and convenience of the public. — Ted Cordero/BM, GMA News