By Maria Asumpta Estefanie C. Reyes
TARLAC CITY (PIA) — The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), in partnership with public and private sector stakeholders, is planning to expand the road interchange connecting Luisita Access Road in Tarlac City to the 94-kilometer Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX).
This initiative seeks to ease traffic congestion, improve regional mobility, and unlock new investment and employment opportunities in Central Luzon.
During a recent joint site inspection, BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang, Tarlac Governor Christian Tell Yap, Vice Governor Lita Aquino, and other key stakeholders assessed the proposed location for the construction of additional entry and exit ramps.
Currently, the SCTEX Luisita Interchange only allows passage to and from the south.
The planned expansion will complete its connectivity, enabling access for motorists traveling to and from the north.
Bingcang emphasized the importance of the project in enhancing regional growth.
“The Luisita Interchange Expansion is a vital step toward unlocking Tarlac’s full economic potential. By improving regional mobility and access to key industrial zones and new townships, we are not only easing travel for motorists but also paving the way for greater investments, jobs, and inclusive growth in Central Luzon,” he said.
The proposed expansion is expected to ease travel to and from the northern part of Luzon and reduce congestion along MacArthur Highway and adjacent roads in Tarlac.
It will also enhance access to industrial hubs and township developments in the province, including the Luisita Industrial Park, Central Techno Park, Cresendo Estates, and TARI Estate.
According to BCDA, the project is a strategic upgrade to SCTEX, reinforcing its role as a key corridor in Central Luzon.
It is aligned with the Marcos administration’s “Build Better More” program and the push for seamless multimodal transport across Luzon.
Moreover, it supports government efforts to boost connectivity along the Luzon Economic Corridor, which aims to position the region as a strategic hub for manufacturing and electronics. (CLJD/MAECR, PIA Region 3-Tarlac)
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