NLEX or Mc Arthur Highway (Holy Thursday)

[sparc179]

Since the bottlenecks are the toll booths at the ends would it be better to exit sctex at tarlac then enter tplex again at the next toll gate? I do have a rfid for nlex/sctex but there are no rfid for tplex kasi.

That's an interesting idea.

I've never tried going to TPLEX before, after NLEX and going back to SCTEX for Subic.

I've tried using the Concepcion entrance to go to Subic and it was fairly quick. On an ordinary week day it was only an hour and 15 minutes travel time, averaging 100-120KpH.

We did it last April 9, during the Araw ng Kagitingan holiday. It was a breeze.

If you want to avoid the congestion at the bigger intersection points, this might actually be a good idea.

NLEX to TPLEX up to Concepcion, then go back in the opposite direction to SCTEX, then get off at the Dinalupihan interchange, take the O.G. road into Subic.

Haven't tried that though. It will be a crap-shoot for sure, but it has potential.

[Egan101]

We are driving up to Pampanga tomorrow and I am hoping traffic will be tolerable. I told my wife that we will have to leave early.

[glenn_duke]

Since the bottlenecks are the toll booths at the ends would it be better to exit sctex at tarlac then enter tplex again at the next toll gate? I do have a rfid for nlex/sctex but there are no rfid for tplex kasi.

Wag kang mag exit sa Tarlac, the tarlac exit is between the tplex and sctex toll plaza. You should exit before tarlac and enter tplex at Pura. May rfid narin ang TPLEX.

[yebo]

Wag kang mag exit sa Tarlac, the tarlac exit is between the tplex and sctex toll plaza. You should exit before tarlac and enter tplex at Pura. May rfid narin ang TPLEX.

Same din ba ng rfid ng nlex-sctex or iba?

Di ba ang old tarlac exit which connects with magilas trail at la paz is before the sctex toll gate? Anyway baka nga abot dun ang traffic. Will just check waze when we enter sctex. Pag traffic na i will exit at luisita then proceed to anda via mcarthur.

[xxxlam]

May mga processions diyan sa McArthur ang alam ko kapag Holy Thursday. Last year (or two years?) McArthur ang daan ko going to Baguio.

One more thing, may mga lubak lubak na parts dahil may ginagawa. Galing ulit akong Baguio last week lang.

Last time nag-Balintawak kami then exit sa Mabalacat, them McArthur Highway to La Union.

Pero mamaya, aagahan nalang namin... Hay buhay... Ride Safe.

[sirkosero]

3 years ago, travelled on a maundy thursday, 12am. Entered NLEX at 1am, got to sctex at 7am.

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[joaquim]

Just talked with my sister, nlex is like edsa. Not moving daw from san simon to san fernando area

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[cast_no_shadow]

Just talked with my sister, nlex is like edsa. Not moving daw from san simon to san fernando area

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This late given naman na siguro yan. Bukas kaya light traffic na NLEX? Parang gusto ko pumunta ng Pampanga


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[Egan101]

This late given naman na siguro yan. Bukas kaya light traffic na NLEX? Parang gusto ko pumunta ng Pampanga


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Change of plans, we will be staying in Metro Manila for the Holy Week. At least, tipid sa gas at toll.


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[cast_no_shadow]

Change of plans, we will be staying in Metro Manila for the Holy Week. At least, tipid sa gas at toll.


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Actually ganyan kami ni wifey yearly.

Saya mag drive within the Metro.


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[dr. d]

Actually ganyan kami ni wifey yearly.

Saya mag drive within the Metro.


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it feels like i'm experiencing metro traffic back in the day... late 1990s...

[sparc179]

Change of plans, we will be staying in Metro Manila for the Holy Week. At least, tipid sa gas at toll.


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Hehe, good choice Master E.

My wife is now thinking of going in the opposite direction and maybe visit some of our family in Paranaque.

Even the main roads within Pampanga like MacArthur Highway and roads linking to the Toll Booths are jampacked at the moment.

Nothing beats a small scooter on days like this, easy to weave in and out of traffic, albeit slowly ans safely.

[dr. d]

Just talked with my sister, nlex is like edsa. Not moving daw from san simon to san fernando area

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ok.
that does it!
i'm staying home!
staycation.

[jut703]

No Holy Week plans for us as well. Will use this time to clean up. Lots of kalat at home and in my laptop.

The less frantic pace of the Holy Week makes for a clearer mind too.

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[tribal]

Masasagot ko na ung tanong ko 5 hours trip from valenzuela to subic.

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[sparc179]

Masasagot ko na ung tanong ko 5 hours trip from valenzuela to subic.

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Thanks for sharing.

Saan ka dumaan bossing?

NLEX to SCTEX ka directly or nag MacArthur ka?

[tribal]

Thanks for sharing.

Saan ka dumaan bossing?

NLEX to SCTEX ka directly or nag MacArthur ka?

Nlex po then sctex.. sumugal nalang ako hehe.kung mc arthur ako malamang nakatipid lang ako sa toll gate pero same time halos dating

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[sparc179]

Nlex po then sctex.. sumugal nalang ako hehe.kung mc arthur ako malamang nakatipid lang ako sa toll gate pero same time halos dating

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5 hours is not so bad considering the date.

I'm sure yung iba baka 7 hours pa.

Congrats on reaching your destination and enjoy your holiday.

[yebo]

Mindanao ave was clear already all the way to quirino ave by 3pm today so malamang nlex and sctex will be easy driving tomorrow. I hope.

[goodvibes8888]

ngayn.lang naman yan. tom maluwag na uli expressways

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