NLEx northbound lanes in Bulacan reopened early

The northbound lanes of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) in Marilao, Bulacan, reopened on March 26, a week ahead of schedule. The early reopening followed repairs on a bridge damaged by a truck accident on March 19. Traffic congestion in the area has improved as the two inner lanes are now operational. NLEx Company announced that all four lanes are passable, though supporting steel poles remain for safety as the repairs finalize. The bridge was damaged when a truck exceeded the height limit on the expressway. The repairs were initially expected to take two weeks, but the operator worked continuously to speed up the process. To ease the burden on motorists during the repairs, NLEx waived toll fees at several entry points. Now that all lanes are open, toll collection has resumed, marking the return to normal traffic conditions on the expressway.