The final section of the 89.21-km Tarlac Pangasinan La Union Expressway (TPLEX) that covers Pozzorubio, Pangasinan to Rosario, La Union was formally opened yesterday by San Miguel Corporation and the Department of Public Works and Highways. Photos show SMC President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang and Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea delivering their messages during the launch. Meanwhile, National Task Force Against Covid 19 Deputy Chief Implementer Sec. Vince Dizon delivered a message on behalf of DPWH Sec. Mark Villar. Also witnessing the event were Dept. of Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III (middle), Dept. Of Transportation Sec. Arthur Tugade (2nd from left) and Dept. Of Budget and Management Acting Sec. Wendel Avisado (extreme left). The final 11-kilometer segment of the TPLEX is expected to further reduce travel time from Tarlac to Rosario to just one hour from three-and-a-half hours, and Metro Manila-to-Baguio from six hours to just three-and-a-half hour.
TPLEX opening
