[ Manila Bulletin Online ] May 8, 2008
A road safety audit conducted recently at the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) showed that Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC) has adequately addressed safety concerns on the 84-kilometer tollway.
The audit conducted by Mott Connell Ltd., a prominent engineering and management consultancy firm based in Hong Kong, showed that there were relatively few accidents resulting in injuries and fatalities at the NLEX, compared to roads of similar nature elsewhere in the country.
The audit also indicated that majority of the accidents were mainly due to driver error or vehicle fault. It further recommended preventive or corrective measures for identified potential hazards.
MNTC subjects itself regularly to Road Safety Audit, consistent with the Lopez-owned company’s policy of taking a proactive approach to ensuring transportation safety at the NLEX. MNTC has put in place innovative safety features that enhance the safety of motorists along the expressway.
Hong Kong-based Mott Connell Ltd., jointly owned by the Mott MacDonald and Connell Wagner Groups, carried out the Road Safety Audit for the NLEX in accordance with guidelines set by Great Britain’s Department of Transport.
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