Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 15)— The latest North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Harbor Link section—between the new Caloocan Interchange, C3 Road/5th Avenue, and the new Navotas Interchange— will be opened to motorists starting on Monday, the NLEX Corporation said.
The new 2.6-kilometer elevated section will expand the NLEX network to the CAMANAVA area and will connect to the Mel Lopez Boulevard (formerly R10) in Manila.
The project— part of the government’s flagship “Build, Build, Build” program— is projected to benefit around 30,000 vehicles per day. It will cater to motorists, especially truckers, affected by traffic choke points.
“This will be an alternative route between Quezon City and Manila. From the Mindanao Toll Plaza, motorists may now reach the Port Area in Manila in about 15 to 20 minutes,” Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar said in a statement.
Villar said they are still studying possible toll rate adjustments. But for now, motorists can enjoy a toll-free drive in the area.
“Wala pang additional toll, pinag-uusapan pa. Kasama siya sa open system ng NLEX. Magkakaroon ng adjustment, pero minimal lang ang impact sa toll rates,” VIllar said in the government’s Laging Handa briefing.
[Translation: There is still no additional toll, that’s still being discussed. This is included in the open system of NLEX. There will be adjustments, but it will have minimal impact on the toll rates.]
Public Works Secretary Mark Villar with Metro Pacific group during the inaugural ceremony for final phase of NLEX Harbor Link that cuts travel time from Valenzuela to Manila port to 15 mins from over an hour. The new 2.6-km section opens at 5pm today. No toll. @cnnphilippines pic.twitter.com/qH5ZtQlOnB
— Lois Calderon (@Lois_Calderon) June 15, 2020
NLEX HARBOR LINK PROJECT
New Caloocan Interchange, C3 to Mel Lopez Boulevard (formerly R-10)OPENS TODAY, JUNE 15, 2020 – 5:00PM pic.twitter.com/Gq1j9Y9ZNm
— NLEX Corporation (@NLEXexpressways) June 15, 2020
