NLEX to spend ₱2B for new Quezon City extension project

By Lisbet Esmael, CNN Philippines

NLEX Corporation is allotting ₱2 billion to build a new two-kilometer expressway section between Mindanao Avenue and Quirino Highway in Novaliches, an official said over the weekend.

"The construction of this new ₱2-billion expressway section will be welcome news for NLEX commuters who currently face daily traffic gridlock in the congested portions of Mindanao Avenue," NLEX Corp. president Luigi L. Bautista was quoted as saying in a statement.

Construction is eyed to begin within the second half of 2021, the firm noted.

"Eventually, this section will be integrated into the future NLEX expansion to C5/C.P. Garcia near Katipunan Avenue. We foresee an interconnected tollway network that will be accessible to the west, east, north, and south sides of Metro Manila," Bautista added.

The top executive also said the infrastructure project could create more jobs, propping up the pandemic-battered economy, especially since Metro Manila contributes 32 percent of the Philippine economy.

Once operational, the logistics sector could also benefit from the project as container cargo trucks, haulers and other commercial vehicles can ply this as an alternate route to the ports of Manila via NLEX Harbor Link all the way to the new Navotas Interchange along Mel Lopez Boulevard, R-10.

The new project is part of the 11.5-kilometer NLEX C5 Link between Mindanao Avenue, Quirino Highway, Regalado Avenue, Congressional Avenue, and C.P. Garcia Avenue in Quezon City.

Aside from NLEX, the firm also operates the Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway.

https://cnnphilippines.com/business/2021/6/28/NLEX-to-spend--2B-for-new-Quezon-City-extension-project-.html

NLEX Mindanao Avenue-Quirino Highway section construction to start in 2021

The P2-billion expressway section is part of the NLEX-C5 Link project

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will be extended by two kilometers, from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City.

NLEX Corporation plans to start construction of the P2-billion expressway section in the second half of 2021.

The section is part of the 11.5-kilometer NLEX-C5 Link project spanning Mindanao Avenue, Quirino Highway, Regalado Avenue, Congressional Avenue, and CP Garcia Avenue in Quezon City.

The target completion date has yet to be announced.

NLEX Corporation president J. Luigi Bautista said in a statement on Sunday, June 27, that the section would be "welcome news for NLEX commuters who currently face daily traffic gridlock in the congested portions of Mindanao Avenue."

"Eventually, this section will be integrated into the future NLEX expansion to C5/CP Garcia near Katipunan Avenue. We foresee an interconnected tollway network that will be accessible to the west, east, north, and south sides of Metro Manila," Bautista added.

NLEX Corporation also said the project would benefit cargo trucks and other commercial vehicles as it would provide "an alternate route to the ports of Manila via NLEX Harbor Link all the way to the new Navotas Interchange along Mel Lopez Boulevard."

The NLEX-C5 Link project as a whole is seen to cut travel time between Mindanao Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue from 45 minutes to 10 minutes.

NLEX Corporation is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation, which in turn is a subsidiary of Manny Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corporation.

https://www.rappler.com/business/nlex-mindanao-avenue-quirino-highway-section-construction-to-start-h2-2021

NLEX eyes construction of 2-km extension to Quezon City by second half of the year

THE North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation is set to jumpstart the construction of a new two-kilometer expressway section between the existing Mindanao Avenue toll plaza and Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City within the second half of the year.

“The construction of this new P2-billion expressway section will be welcome news for NLEX commuters who currently face daily traffic gridlock in the congested portions of Mindanao Avenue. Eventually, this section will be integrated into the future NLEX expansion to C5/CP Garcia near Katipunan Avenue. We foresee an interconnected tollway network that will be accessible to the west, east, north, and south sides of Metro Manila,” said NLEX Corporation President and General Manager J. Luigi L. Bautista.

“The construction of the new section is part of the DPWH Build! Build! Build! Program and is expected to contribute to the government’s economic stimulus initiative aimed at generating more jobs and helping revive the economy amidst the pandemic,” he said.

The project will also be welcome news for the transport logistics sector comprised of container cargo trucks, haulers and other commercial vehicles as it provides an alternate route to the ports of Manila via NLEX Harbor Link to the new Navotas Interchange along Mel Lopez Blvd, R-10.

This new project is part of the 11.5-kilometer NLEX C5 Link between Mindanao Avenue, Quirino Highway, Regalado Avenue, Congressional Avenue and CP Garcia Avenue in Quezon City.

The entire NLEX C5 Link project is expected to benefit 45,000 motorists daily and cut travel time between Mindanao Avenue to Commonwealth Avenue to 10 minutes instead of the usual 45 minutes.

Aside from this project, the tollway company is fast-tracking the completion of the first 5-km. section of the NLEX Connector to España Boulevard in Sampaloc, Manila along the PNR railroad tracks. The NLEX Connector is expected to reduce travel time from NLEX to South Luzon Expressway from two hours to just 20 minutes and is seen to support business activities in fast-growing regions such as Central Luzon and Calabarzon.

https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1898990/Pampanga/Local-News/NLEX-eyes-construction-of-2-km-extension-to-Quezon-City-by-second-half-of-the-year

NLEX plans to start P2-B QC extension project this year

NLEX CORP. announced Sunday its plan to start the construction of a two-kilometer expressway connecting its Mindanao Avenue toll plaza to Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City by the second half of the year.

“The construction of this new P2-billion expressway section will be welcome news for NLEX commuters who currently face daily traffic gridlock in the congested portions of Mindanao Avenue,” NLEX Corp. President and General Manager J. Luigi L. Bautista said in a statement.

“Eventually, this section will be integrated into the future NLEX expansion to C5/C.P. Garcia near Katipunan Avenue. We foresee an interconnected tollway network that will be accessible to the west, east, north, and south sides of Metro Manila,” he added.

The new project is part of the government’s Build, Build, Build program. It is also part of the 11.5-kilometer NLEX C5 Link between Mindanao Avenue, Quirino Highway, Regalado Avenue, Congressional Avenue and C.P. Garcia Avenue in Quezon City.

“It is expected to contribute to the government’s economic stimulus initiative aimed at generating more jobs and helping revive the economy amidst the pandemic,” Mr. Bautista said.

The extension project will provide an alternate route to the ports of Manila via NLEX Harbor Link all the way to the new Navotas Interchange along Mel Lopez Boulevard, or R-10.

NLEX Corp. said the entire NLEX C5 Link is expected to be used by 45,000 motorists daily and reduce travel time between Mindanao Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue to 10 minutes from the usual 45 minutes.

NLEX Corp. is a unit of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., itself the tollways unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., one of three key Philippine units of Hong Kong-based First Pacific Co. Ltd., the others being Philex Mining Corp. and PLDT, Inc.

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