Construction of the first five kilometer section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector Road remains in full swing and is slated to open within the first quarter.
The 5-km segment, which is 94 percent complete, is expected to enhance the accessibility between airports and seaports as well as boost the supply chain and logistics sector as it traverses C3 Road, Blumentritt, Dimasalang, España Blvd., R. Magsaysay Blvd., up to the vicinity of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) in Sta. Mesa, Manila.
A joint undertaking by Metro Pacific Tollways’ NLEX Corp. and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the NLEX Connector is seen to alleviate traffic in the metro by diverting trucks from heavily congested roads of the capital and providing easier access to several areas including the University Belt.
The whole Caloocan-Sta. Mesa stretch of the NLEX Connector is expected to be fully operational by the second quarter.
At least 35,000 vehicles are expected to benefit from the new road daily.
Once fully completed, the road will cut travel time from NLEX to South Luzon Expressway to 20 minutes from the usual two hours, while Clark to Calamba will just be one hour and 40 minutes, instead of three hours.