NLEX Corp, said it is building on a successful Holy Week travel period by continuously improving services, including the opening this month of the NLEX Lingunan Southbound Entry.
Located beside the existing Lingunan Southbound exit, the 491-meter ramp includes infrastructure upgrades and a modern toll collection system.
The ramp will benefit motorists from nearby industrial areas, providing a closer entry point to Manila and easing congestion on the east service road.
Increased industrial and commercial activity in Valenzuela has driven traffic demand, and the completed project aims to provide faster and closer access for commercial and industrial vehicles in the city’s northern part.
The project was completed in four months, a month ahead of schedule.
NLEX also said it started construction on the NLEX-C5 Northlink Section 1A, a stretch from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway.
The entire 11.3-kilometer NLEX-C5 Northlink will connect Mindanao Avenue to C5, or C.P. Garcia Avenue, near Katipunan Avenue.
Construction on the first two kilometers of the elevated expressway began in March 2025. This section will connect Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway, minimizing impact on local communities.
NLEX said the project would offer a direct route for motorists traveling to and from Novaliches in Quezon City.
The overall project aims to improve access between NLEX, Valenzuela City, and Quezon City, with a target completion date in the first quarter of 2026.
In the long term, the project is expected to significantly reduce travel time, improving daily commutes and logistics operations. It will also serve as a 24/7 alternative route for trucks, supporting the logistics sector.
The expressway is projected to cut travel time from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway to one minute from the current eight minutes at a speed of 100 kilometers per hour. Once fully completed, travel time from Mindanao Avenue to C.P. Garcia Avenue is expected to be seven minutes, down from 31 minutes.
Upon completion, the full segment is projected to serve up to 47,000 vehicles daily, with Section 1A serving 11,000 vehicles per day.
NLEX Corp. said these two projects demonstrate its commitment to providing quick, efficient and safe travel across Metro Manila and nearby provinces to boost the economy and ease travel for commuters.
The company said that following a successful Holy Week, which included the implementation of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp.’s (MPTC) Biyaheng Arangkada motorist assistance program, it continues to position itself as a customer-responsive company.
NLEX said its latest projects and plans are aimed at facilitating smooth and hassle-free travel.
