Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
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The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEx) is a 94 kilometres (58.4 mi) four-lane expressway north of Manila
, in the Philippines
. Its southern terminus is at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone
in Zambales
, it passes through the interchange with the North Luzon Expressway
near the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City
, and its northern terminus is at Brgy. Amucao in Tarlac City
, Tarlac
.
Construction on the expressway began in April 2005, and opened to the public three years later. It is one of the longest toll expressways in the Philippines next only to South Luzon Expressway
.
. It is the longest tollway in the Philippines
that connects Subic
, Clark and Tarlac
. During the year 2007 the project was delayed but before 2008, construction resumed. It was completed with a project cost of P32 billion.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
opened the Subic
- Clark segment of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway for the Holy Week
Dry Run. This helped the motorists celebrating Holy Week
in Zambales
and Bataan
. The Dry Run was free and for Class 1 Vehicles Only. The Holy Week
Dry Run was from March 18: 1 PM to 5:30 PM and March 19 to 24: 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM because the expressway had no lights yet.
to Subic
via North Luzon Expressway
would now only take 1 Hour and 40 Minutes while the travel time from Clark to Subic
would only take 40 Minutes.
to Tarlac
via NLEx
and the SCTEx would only take 1 Hour and 25 Minutes.
, will handle all the operations and maintenance of the expressway. First Philippine Infrastructure Development Corporation is a subsidiary of First Philippine Holdings, a holding company under the Lopez Group of Companies with core investments in power and tollways, and strategic initiatives in property and manufacturing. The four-lane divided highway is divided into two major sections. The first section, the Subic-Clark section is 50.5 kilometers long; the Clark-Tarlac section measures 43.27 kilometers long. Undertaking the construction for the first section are the Kajima-Obayashi-JFE Engineering-Mitsubishi (KOJM) Joint Venture and the second section under Hazama-Taisei-Nippon Steel (HTN) Joint Venture.
The total cost for the construction of the expressway is PhP 27.405 billion. It was sourced through a loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) amounting to ¥41.93 billion or Php23.06 billion-with an interest rate of 0.95% per annum. The project, supposed to be completed by December 2007, was delayed due to right-of-way issues and slippage fixes.
P22.63 billion of the total project cost represents direct costs such as expenses incurred for the construction of the SCTEX. The indirect costs of P3.34 billion include land acquisition, consultancy services, project management expenses and taxes and duties. Financing costs of P1.23 billion include the Department of Finance guarantee fee and JBIC loan interest during the construction period. Toll Fees are approved by the Toll Regulatory Board
(TRB)
Renaming of the Subic-Tipo Expressway, SCTEx, TPLEx, and TNAEx to North Luzon West Expressway
After the three tollways namely the SCTEx, TPLEx, and the TNAEx have been all operational, plans to rename the these three tollways together with the Subic-Tipo Expressway as the North Luzon West Expressway
was already approved mainly because it traverses northwards via the western side of the North Luzon region and to make it easier to distinguish together with its counterpart the North Luzon East Expressway which traverses northwards via the eastern side of the North Luzon region. This project is under the "Public Private Partnership Program" of President
Benigno Aquino III
.
plans to extend the SCTEx to Rosario, La Union
from Tarlac City
via the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway which is the Phase 2 extension of the North Luzon Expressway
and the Phase 2 of the North Luzon West Expressway
. The Clark-Tarlac
segment of SCTEx is classed as the extension of Phase 1 of the North Luzon Expressway
and also the Phase 1 of the North Luzon West Expressway
. Construction began two years ago and to be completed by 2013.
plans to extend the SCTEx to Aurora from Tarlac City
via Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora Expressway
the Phase 3 Extension of North Luzon Expressway
and the Phase 3 of the North Luzon West Expressway
because the Clark-Tarlac
Segment of SCTEx is the Extension Phase 1 of North Luzon Expressway
and also the Phase 1 of the North Luzon West Expressway
.
Manila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
, in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. Its southern terminus is at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone , which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first success case of a into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S...
in Zambales
Zambales
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
, it passes through the interchange with the North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
near the Clark Special Economic Zone in Angeles City
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
, and its northern terminus is at Brgy. Amucao in Tarlac City
Tarlac City
The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr...
, Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
.
Construction on the expressway began in April 2005, and opened to the public three years later. It is one of the longest toll expressways in the Philippines next only to South Luzon Expressway
South Luzon Expressway
The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...
.
Construction
The Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway or SCTEx Project was initiated under the administration of former President Joseph Estrada with an original project cost of P15.73 billion. Construction was started in 2005 under the government of President Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
. It is the longest tollway in the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
that connects Subic
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone , which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first success case of a into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S...
, Clark and Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
. During the year 2007 the project was delayed but before 2008, construction resumed. It was completed with a project cost of P32 billion.
Soft Opening
On March 18, 2008 at exactly 1 PM, PresidentPresident of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
opened the Subic
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone , which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first success case of a into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S...
- Clark segment of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway for the Holy Week
Holy Week
Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter...
Dry Run. This helped the motorists celebrating Holy Week
Holy Week
Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter...
in Zambales
Zambales
Zambales is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Iba. Zambales borders Pangasinan to the north, Tarlac and Pampanga to the east, and Bataan to the south. The province lies between the South China Sea and the Zambales Mountains. With a land area of...
and Bataan
Bataan
Bataan is a province of the Philippines occupying the whole of the Bataan Peninsula on Luzon. The province is part of the Central Luzon region. The capital of Bataan is Balanga City and it is bordered by the provinces of Zambales and Pampanga to the north...
. The Dry Run was free and for Class 1 Vehicles Only. The Holy Week
Holy Week
Holy Week in Christianity is the last week of Lent and the week before Easter...
Dry Run was from March 18: 1 PM to 5:30 PM and March 19 to 24: 5:30 AM to 5:30 PM because the expressway had no lights yet.
Subic - Clark Segment Opening
On April 28, 2008 at exactly 12 noon, BCDA Announced the Subic - Clark Segment of Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway was now open to all vehicles. BCDA said that travel time from ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
to Subic
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone , which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first success case of a into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S...
via North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
would now only take 1 Hour and 40 Minutes while the travel time from Clark to Subic
Subic Bay Freeport Zone
Subic Bay Freeport Zone , which is known simply as Subic Bay, is the Philippines' first success case of a into a tax- and duty-free zone similar to Hong Kong and Singapore, operated and managed by the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority or SBMA. It covers the fenced area of the former U.S...
would only take 40 Minutes.
Clark - Tarlac Segment Opening
On July 25, 2008 12:01 am, the BCDA announced the opening of the Clark-Tarlac Segment of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway. Travel time from Clark to Tarlac was reduced to only 25 Minutes and to travel the entire length of the SCTEx would only take 1 Hour and 5mins. or 65 Minutes. At the same time, the travel time from ManilaManila
Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,...
to Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
via NLEx
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
and the SCTEx would only take 1 Hour and 25 Minutes.
Development
The expressway is part of the Bases Conversion Development Authority's Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway Project or SCTEP, which aims to connect the ecozones of Subic and Clark. The joint-venture of First Philippine Infrastructure Development Corporation, Tollways Management Corporation and Egis Projects, the same concessionaires of the North Luzon ExpresswayNorth Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
, will handle all the operations and maintenance of the expressway. First Philippine Infrastructure Development Corporation is a subsidiary of First Philippine Holdings, a holding company under the Lopez Group of Companies with core investments in power and tollways, and strategic initiatives in property and manufacturing. The four-lane divided highway is divided into two major sections. The first section, the Subic-Clark section is 50.5 kilometers long; the Clark-Tarlac section measures 43.27 kilometers long. Undertaking the construction for the first section are the Kajima-Obayashi-JFE Engineering-Mitsubishi (KOJM) Joint Venture and the second section under Hazama-Taisei-Nippon Steel (HTN) Joint Venture.
The total cost for the construction of the expressway is PhP 27.405 billion. It was sourced through a loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) amounting to ¥41.93 billion or Php23.06 billion-with an interest rate of 0.95% per annum. The project, supposed to be completed by December 2007, was delayed due to right-of-way issues and slippage fixes.
P22.63 billion of the total project cost represents direct costs such as expenses incurred for the construction of the SCTEX. The indirect costs of P3.34 billion include land acquisition, consultancy services, project management expenses and taxes and duties. Financing costs of P1.23 billion include the Department of Finance guarantee fee and JBIC loan interest during the construction period. Toll Fees are approved by the Toll Regulatory Board
Toll Regulatory Board
The Toll Regulatory Board is a Philippine government agency that regulates all toll roads in the Philippines.The TRB was created by virtue of Presidential Decree No. 1112 or the Toll Operation Decree...
(TRB)
Technical specifications
- Name: Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway
- Concession holder: Manila North Tollways Corporation
- Operator: Tollways Management Corporation
- Length: 94 km
- Operation starting date: April 2008
- Operation ending date: September 2038
- Highway exits: 10
- Toll plazas: 2
- Rest and Service Areas: None
- Minimum Height Clearance on Underpasses: 4.28 m (14')
Tolls
| Class | Toll |
|---|---|
| Class 1 (Cars, Motorcycles, SUVs, Jeepneys) |
PhP 2.00/km |
| Class 2 (Buses, Light Trucks) |
PhP 4.00/km |
| Class 3 (Heavy Trucks) |
PhP 6.00/km |
Exit list
Exits are numbered by kilometer post, with Rizal Park in Manila designated as Kilometer 0. Exits start at 91 because the NLEX is connected with SCTEX. Thus, the last exit of NLEX will be succeeded by a exit in SCTEX| Km no. North bound | Km no. South bound | Exit | Interchange Interchange (road) In the field of road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically uses grade separation, and one or more ramps, to permit traffic on at least one highway to pass through the junction without directly crossing any other traffic stream. It differs from a standard intersection, at which... type |
Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| none | none | Tipo Exit | Y shape (end of expressway) | Brgy. Tipo, Hermosa, Bataan Hermosa, Bataan Hermosa is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 52,484 people in 8,988 households."Hermosa" means "beautiful" in Spanish, like the Portuguese formosa.-Barangays:... |
This is the southern terminus of SCTEx. Exits to Subic-Tipo Expressway (NLEx Segment 7). Subic Bay Metropolitan Area (SBMA) Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority The Subic Bay Freeport or what was the former US Naval facility in Subic Bay into a self-sustaining tourism, industrial, commercial, financial, and investment center to generate employment opportunities .-History:... and Morong Morong, Bataan Morong is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 27,119 people in 4,204 households. Subic Bay International Airport is located in this town... in Bataan can also be reached through this exit, via Argonaut Road. Bypassing this exit goes to Olongapo City Olongapo City The City of Olongapo is a highly urbanized city located in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 227,270 people in 50,300 households.-History:... proper via Barangay Bangkal, Subic town proper and the rest of Zambales province. |
| 107 | 107 | Dinalupihan Exit | Trumpet | Dinalupihan, Bataan Dinalupihan, Bataan Dinalupihan is a 1st class municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. It is the only land-locked municipality of the province. According to the latest census, it has a population of 92,289 people in 14,833 households.-Pre-Spanish rule:... |
Connects SCTEx and Roman Super Highway Bataan Provincial Expressway The Bataan Provincial Expresway, also known as the Roman Expressway or the Roman Superhighway, is a toll two-lane freeway with pedestrian lanes, intersections, and junctions that connects Bataan to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines.The expressway begins in Layac,... via spur road that exits in Palihan, Hermosa. Most vehicles from Bataan province bound for either Metro Manila or Clark take this exit for a faster traveling time, rather than taking the Olongapo-Gapan Road. |
| 125 | 125 | Floridablanca Exit | Trumpet | Floridablanca, Pampanga Floridablanca, Pampanga Floridablanca is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, Floridablanca has a population of 103,388, with an area of 17,548 hectares or 175.48 square kilometers.... |
This exit connects to Floridablanca Town Proper and Basa Air Base Basa Air Base Basa Air Base , is a Philippine Air Force base located at Floridablanca, Pampanga in the Philippines.... . Lubao Lubao, Pampanga Lubao is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 143,058 people in 23,446 households... , Guagua Guagua, Pampanga Guagua is a first-class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 104,284 people in 18,438 households.... , Sta. Rita Santa Rita, Pampanga Santa Rita is a 4th class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 36,723 people in 6,118 households.... , Bacolor Bacolor, Pampanga Bacolor is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines.-Demographics:According to the latest census, it has a population of 25,238 people in 3,029 households.-History:... and the City of San Fernando can be reached through this exit from the expressway. Exit opened January 15, 2010. |
| 139 | 139 | Porac Exit | Trumpet | Porac, Pampanga Porac, Pampanga Porac is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 102,962 people in 15,686 households.Porac is the largest town in Pampanga... |
This exit goes to Porac Town Proper as well as Angeles City through either Fil-American Friendship Highway Extension or Angeles-Porac-Dinalupihan Road. This also serves as an alternate exit for vehicles bound for Floridablanca or Dinalupihan. Exit opened on November 25, 2009 |
| 149 | 149 | Clark South Interchange | Folded diamond | Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City Angeles City The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don... |
Exits directly to the Clark Special Economic Zone via DMIA gateway and Manuel Roxas Avenue. Incoming vehicles from SCTEx bound for Angeles City proper, Barangay Balibago, Barangay Dau and Mabalacat Mabalacat, Pampanga Mabalacat is a 1st class municipality in the northern part of the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 203,307 people in 35,134 households.... can also take this exit by turning left upon in the junction of DMIA gateway and M.A. Roxas Avenue. Going right on the junction leads to inner Clark Freeport Zone, UP Pampanga, Clark Expo Filipino, Diosdado Macapagal International Airport Diosdado Macapagal International Airport Diosdado Macapagal International Airport , also called Clark International Airport , is the main airport serving the immediate vicinity of the Clark Freeport Zone and the general area of Angeles City in the Philippines... terminal and Clark North Interchange through Gil Puyat Ave. This is the frequently used exit in the expressway. Opened at a ceremony by president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga... on April 5, 2009, on her 62nd birthday. |
| 150 | 150 | Mabalacat-Dau Interchange/NLEX Exit | Trumpet | Clark Logistics Area, Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City Angeles City The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don... |
Formerly called Clark Logistics Exit. This exit connects with the Clark Spur Road, and presently the only connection to the North Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines... . Yet another useful exit in the expressway, this exit are taken by incoming vehicles from Subic bound for Manila for shorter traveling time. |
| 91 | 92 | Clark North Exit | Directional T | Clark Freeport Zone, Angeles City Angeles City The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don... |
Formerly called Clark North B Exit. Goes to the Expo Filipino area and to the future main passenger terminal of the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport Diosdado Macapagal International Airport Diosdado Macapagal International Airport , also called Clark International Airport , is the main airport serving the immediate vicinity of the Clark Freeport Zone and the general area of Angeles City in the Philippines... through the Panday Pira Access Road. Also leads to the Clark Picnic Grounds via Gil Puyat Avenue and other establishments within the freeport area. |
| 93 | none | Dolores Exit | Half Y | Barangay Dolores, Mabalacat, Pampanga Mabalacat, Pampanga Mabalacat is a 1st class municipality in the northern part of the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 203,307 people in 35,134 households.... |
Formerly called Clark North A Exit. Connects with Mabalacat town proper and McArthur Highway. Vehicles bound for Bamban Bamban, Tarlac Bamban is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 61,644 people in 9,113 households.... , Capas Capas, Tarlac Capas is a first class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 122,084 people in 18,333 households. It is a part of the Third Municipal district of Tarlac with Mayor Antonio "TJ" Capitulo Rodriguez, Jr. as its incumbent Mayor and... as well as Tarlac City Tarlac City The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr... can take this exit. |
| 103 | 104 | Concepcion Exit | Trumpet | Concepcion, Tarlac Concepcion, Tarlac Concepcion is a 1st class urban municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 135,213 people in 20,851 households. The 2007 Municipal Survey counted Concepcion with 133,011 of Population.... |
This exit connects with the Concepcion-Magalang Road. North Luzon Expressway is accessible through the road in Barangay Santa Ines, the northern terminus of the former. Goes to Concepcion, Arayat Arayat, Pampanga Arayat is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 118,312 people in 18,571 households. Mount Arayat is located within this municipality.-Barangays:... , Magalang Magalang, Pampanga Magalang is a 1st class municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 98,595 people in 15,257 households.-Barangays:Magalang is politically subdivided into 27 barangays.* Camias* Dolores... and Cabanatuan City Cabanatuan City The City of Cabanatuan is a first class, urban city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It is considered the commercial, industrial and educational hub of the province. According to the latest census, it has a population of 259,267 people in 45,424 households which makes it the largest... in Nueva Ecija Nueva Ecija Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Palayan City... . |
| 118 | none | Hacienda Luisita Exit | Half trumpet | Barangay San Miguel, Tarlac City Tarlac City The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr... , Tarlac Tarlac Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west... |
This exit leads to the Hacienda Luisita and Industrial Park. |
| 122 | none | Tarlac Exit | (end of expressway) | Barangay Amucao, Tarlac City Tarlac City The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr... , Tarlac Tarlac Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west... |
This exit connects with the Tarlac-Santa Rosa Road. Turning left goes to Tarlac City Tarlac City The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr... proper and the MacArthur Highway while turning right goes to La Paz town proper and the province of Nueva Ecija Nueva Ecija Nueva Ecija is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is Palayan City... . Motorists bound for Baguio can proceed further via MacArthur Highway and Gerona Gerona, Tarlac Gerona is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 82,022 people in 15,769 households.The MacArthur Highway cuts through the center of the town.-Geography:... municipality. |
Exits on the Spur Road
| Exit | Interchange Interchange (road) In the field of road transport, an interchange is a road junction that typically uses grade separation, and one or more ramps, to permit traffic on at least one highway to pass through the junction without directly crossing any other traffic stream. It differs from a standard intersection, at which... Type |
Location | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spur/NLEx Exit | Half Trumpet | North Luzon Expressway, Brgy. Balem, Mabalacat Mabalacat, Pampanga Mabalacat is a 1st class municipality in the northern part of the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 203,307 people in 35,134 households.... , Pampanga Pampanga Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast... |
Connects the North Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines... |
| Mabalacat Exit | Brgy. Mabiga, Mabalacat, Pampanga Pampanga Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast... |
Connects to the Mac Arthur Highway |
Renaming of the Subic-Tipo Expressway, SCTEx, TPLEx, and TNAEx to North Luzon West ExpresswayNorth Luzon West ExpresswayThe North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
After the three tollways namely the SCTEx, TPLEx, and the TNAEx have been all operational, plans to rename the these three tollways together with the Subic-Tipo Expressway as the North Luzon West ExpresswayNorth Luzon West Expressway
The North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
was already approved mainly because it traverses northwards via the western side of the North Luzon region and to make it easier to distinguish together with its counterpart the North Luzon East Expressway which traverses northwards via the eastern side of the North Luzon region. This project is under the "Public Private Partnership Program" of President
President of the Philippines
The President of the Philippines is the head of state and head of government of the Philippines. The president leads the executive branch of the Philippine government and is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines...
Benigno Aquino III
Benigno Aquino III
Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III , also known as Noynoy Aquino or PNoy, is a Filipino politician who has been the 15th and current President of the Philippines since June 2010....
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Extension to La Union
President Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
plans to extend the SCTEx to Rosario, La Union
Rosario, La Union
Rosario is a 1st class municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the latest Philippine census, it has a population of 49,025 people in 8,154 households.The Kennon Road starts from this town and ends at Baguio City...
from Tarlac City
Tarlac City
The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr...
via the Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway which is the Phase 2 extension of the North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
and the Phase 2 of the North Luzon West Expressway
North Luzon West Expressway
The North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
. The Clark-Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
segment of SCTEx is classed as the extension of Phase 1 of the North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
and also the Phase 1 of the North Luzon West Expressway
North Luzon West Expressway
The North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
. Construction began two years ago and to be completed by 2013.
Extension to Aurora
Senator Edgardo AngaraEdgardo Angara
Edgardo Javier Angara is a Filipino politician who served as President of the Senate of the Philippines from 1993-1995. He is currently serving his fourth term in the Senate which ends in 2013.-Early life and career:...
plans to extend the SCTEx to Aurora from Tarlac City
Tarlac City
The City of Tarlac is a 1st class city in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. Tarlac provincial capitol building is shown on the back of the Philippines 500 peso note that features former Senator Benigno Aquino Jr...
via Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora Expressway
Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora Expressway
The Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora Expressway is a planned 60-km, 4-lane limited-access expressway that will begin from Tarlac City in the province of Tarlac up to the town of Baler in the province of Aurora...
the Phase 3 Extension of North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
and the Phase 3 of the North Luzon West Expressway
North Luzon West Expressway
The North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
because the Clark-Tarlac
Tarlac
Tarlac is a landlocked province of the Philippines located in the Luzon Island. Its capital is Tarlac City. Tarlac borders Pampanga to the south, Nueva Ecija to the east, Pangasinan to the north, and Zambales to the west...
Segment of SCTEx is the Extension Phase 1 of North Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
and also the Phase 1 of the North Luzon West Expressway
North Luzon West Expressway
The North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
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See also
- North Luzon ExpresswayNorth Luzon ExpresswayThe North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
- North Luzon West ExpresswayNorth Luzon West ExpresswayThe North Luzon West Expressway is a 4-lane, 238.5-kilometer, limited-access toll expressway that is currently under construction on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. The construction involves 3 stages...
- Tarlac-Pangasinan-La Union Expressway
- Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora ExpresswayTarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora ExpresswayThe Tarlac-Nueva Ecija-Aurora Expressway is a planned 60-km, 4-lane limited-access expressway that will begin from Tarlac City in the province of Tarlac up to the town of Baler in the province of Aurora...
- Central LuzonCentral LuzonCentral Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience...