Users of SCTEX up by 31% in 7 months

MANILA, Philippines - Users of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) went up by 31 percent for the first seven months of the year when compared to the same period a year ago, the Bases Conversion Development Authority (BCDA) reported yesterday.

BCDA-SCTEX program manager for Operational Support Services Robert C Gervacio said that for the first eight months of the year, a total of 5,876,662 vehicles used SCTEX, 30.8 higher than the 4,493,092 vehicles a year ago.

Likewise, for the period in review, SCTEX toll revenue amounted to P412.16 million or 29.6 percent higher than the P317.96 million revenue recorded last year.

The SCTEX is a 93.77 km. 4-lane divided toll road limited access highway and considered the country’s most scenic expressway showcasing the breathtaking landscape of Pampanga, Bataan, Zambales and Tarlac. The toll road features 11 interchanges, four major bridges, thirty minor bridges, 47 underpasses, 303 drainage structures, toll road facilities and equipment.

The expressway allows Clark and Subic to forge a growing partnership by building on each other’s core strengths. More importantly, it now paves the way for the synergy of Clark and Subic Bay Freeport Zones into one big facility resulting in the convergence of land, air, and sea-based transport, said Gervacio.

“We expect this uptrend to continue as motorists realize the convenience of driving along SCTEX, compared to using the national, municipal and even barangay roads to get to their destination,” Gervacio said.