The Philippines’ NLEX Corporation has signed a contract with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to construct the NLEX – C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A Project. The overall cost of this elevated road from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway is Php2.2 billion.

The project aims to extend the NLEX Mindanao toll plaza to Quirino Highway in Novaliches through an all-weather elevated expressway crossing the Tullahan River in Quezon City. Once completed, this will address the daily traffic gridlock in the congested portions of Mindanao Avenue and Quirino Highway, offering a direct route for motorists to and from Novaliches.

The entire NLEX-C5 Northlink Project stretches 11.3 km from Mindanao Avenue to C5/C.P. Garcia near Katipunan Avenue. This expressway will benefit motorists, especially the logistics sector as it will be a 24/7 alternative route for trucks. Aside from improving the movement of goods, services and people, it will also generate jobs during the construction and operation phase and create business opportunities.

NLEX is a subsidiary of the Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), the toll road arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).

“The Metro Pacific Group actively contributes to driving infrastructure development across the Philippines, focusing on supporting nation-building through an extensive tollway network. The NLEX – C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A will offer 24/7 access for all vehicle classes, facilitating smoother and efficient travel across the east and west routes of North Metro Manila,” explained Arrey Perez, president and COO of MPTC.

“Alongside our dedicated team, contractor and government partners, we are fully committed to accelerating the construction of this high-impact elevated expressway, with the target completion set in the first quarter of 2026.”

Image: NLEX