Declaration of NLEX and SLEX as Limited Access Highways

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DPWH DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 74: Declaration of NLEX and SLEX as Limited Access Highways

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Declaration of NLEX and SLEX as Limited Access Highways

Law: Dpwh Department Order No. 74

Decision Date: Apr 5, 1993

The Department of Public Works and Highways designates the North Luzon Expressway from Balintawak to Tabang and the South Luzon Expressway from Nichols to Alabang as limited access highways, enforcing regulations to close illegal openings and ensure traffic safety.

Law Summary

Authority of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

Under Section 3 of Republic Act No. 2000, DPWH is authorized to plan, designate, establish, regulate, vacate, alter, improve, maintain, and provide limited access facilities.
Authority is exercised when traffic conditions, present or future, justify special facilities.

Designation of Expressway Sections as Limited Access Highways

The Balintawak to Tabang section of the North Luzon Expressway is declared a limited access highway.
The Nichols to Alabang section of the South Luzon Expressway is similarly declared.
These designations are subject to rules and regulations imposed by DPWH through the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB).

Enforcement Measures and Coordination

The National Capital Region (NCR) office of DPWH is ordered to close all illegal openings along the designated limited access highways.
This action is to be done after consultation with the TRB and coordination with the Philippine National Police (PNP).
NCR is instructed to organize an enforcement and security group to ensure the continued closure of right-of-way fences and implementation of DPWH/TRB rules.

Immediate Effectivity

The Department Order takes effect immediately upon adoption.
Signed and adopted on April 5, 1993, by the Acting Secretary of DPWH.

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