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Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SERVICE ROAD LINKING THE EASTERN AND
WESTERN SIDES OF THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY (NLEX) IN THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

EXPLANATORY NOTE

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) has become a major factor in the growth and

development of Central Luzon particularly the Province of Pampanga. However, the use of

NLEX for short distance or inter-barangay travel has become costly and impractical for many
residing in the province.

Itis therefore imperative for the government to provide an effective alternative that would

unclog traffic jams, cut travel time, reduce cost, enhance rural productivity, and link far-flung
barangays to their city and town centers.

Hence, this bill proposes to construct a service road along the North Luzon Expressway

within the Province of Pampanga to help ease the transportation problems experienced most

notably by farmers and the commuting public who need to go through the NLEX even for every
short distance trips.

In view of the foregoing, early passage of this measure is earnestly sought.

REP. jo “BGNG” D. GONZALES, JR.
3" District, Pampanga


CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES
NINETEENTH CONGRESS
First Regular Session

1686

HOUSE BILL NO.

Introduced by REPRESENTATIVE AURELIO "DONG" D. GONZALES, JR.

AN ACT
ESTABLISHING A SERVICE ROAD LINKING THE EASTERN AND
WESTERN SIDES OF THE NORTH LUZON EXPRESSWAY (NLEX) IN THE
PROVINCE OF PAMPANGA, APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress
assembled:

SECTION 1. The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is hereby mandated to
construct a Twenty (20) Meter Service Road linking the eastern and westem sides of the North
Luzon Expressway in Pampanga, hereinafter referred to as the Pampanga Service Road.

SECTION 2. The Pampanga Service Road shall stretch from the Municipality of San Simon to
the Municipality of Mabalacat, and shall link the eastern and westem sides of Luzon
Expressway commencing from the San Simon Exit up to Dau, Mabalacat Ext, all located in the
Province of Pampanga.

SECTION 3. The DPWH shall be the agency primarily responsible for the construction,
maintenance and improvement of the Pampanga Service Road.

SECTION 4. The amount necessary to defray the cost of undertaking and completing the
feasibility study and detailed engineering design for this project and other activities related
thereto shall be included in the General Appropriations Act (GAA). Thereafter, the Secretary of
DPWH shall include in the Department's program the construction of said road, the funding
which shall be included in the GAA.

SECTION 5, All Executive Orders, administrative regulations, and issuances or parts thereof,
which are inconsistent with any of the provisions of this Act, are hereby repealed or modified
accordingly.

SECTION 6. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in the Official
Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.

Approved,