SCTEX Tipo-Dinalupihan section temporarily closed on June 15, 2025
The northbound segment of the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) from Tipo to Dinalupihan in Bataan will be temporarily closed on Sunday, June 15, for the Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay Race.
The NLEX Corp., operator of the SCTEX, announced in a Facebook post that the closure of the Tipo to Dinalupihan section will be implemented from 12 midnight to 1 p.m. on Sunday.
To help decongest traffic, a zipper lane will be established in the Subic-bound direction for motorists heading to Tarlac and Manila.
"Please expect a high volume of traffic in the area during this date. Ensure that your Easytrip RFID account has sufficient balance and allow more time for travel," the announcement read.
Directional signs will be set up and traffic personnel will be deployed at strategic locations, the NLEX Corp. assured.
Meanwhile, the Ironman 70.3 Subic Bay Facebook page has shared traffic advisories for the Subic Bay race area during the June 11 to 15 event period.
— VDV, GMA Integrated News
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