DOT thanks NLEX for reopening Marilao Interchange Bridge ahead of schedule

The Department of Transportation thanked the North Luzon Expressway Corporation for reopening all four lanes under the Marilao Interchange Bridge one week ahead of schedule on Thursday.

While vehicles can now pass through, supporting steel poles will remain in place to allow concrete curing, with traffic flow expected to improve and normalize within days.

NLEX accelerated repairs following an 18-wheeler striking the bridge on March 19, leaving two girders damaged; the company had closed two northbound lanes at Marilao since then.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon earlier requested NLEX to expedite repair works due to significant traffic congestion, with teams working around the clock and receiving expedited delivery of fabricated steel needed for repairs.

Parts of NLEX will be temporarily closed on March 27 for pavement marking and patching works; motorists may view schedules and affected lanes.