NLEX Corp. said Thursday it tapped China Road and Bridge Corp. (CRBC) to build the P2.2-billion NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A.
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 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,” said Arrey Perez, president and chief operating officer (COO) of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp.
“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 on the first quarter of 2026,” he said.
The entire NLEX-C5 Northlink Project stretches 11.3km from Mindanao Ave. to C5/C.P. Garcia near Katipunan Ave. The infrastructure 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 Corp. is a subsidiary of MPTC, the toll road arm of the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC).