NLEX Corporation has officially partnered with China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to develop the NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A Project, a significant infrastructure project that will help alleviate traffic congestion in North Metro Manila. The elevated expressway, extending from Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway, is valued at ₱2.2 billion.
The deal was formalized with the signing of the contract by key officials from both organizations: Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) Head of Supply Chain Management Ignacio Dela Cruz, NLEX Corporation Officer-in-Charge and Chief Finance Officer Maria Theresa Wells, MPTC President and COO Arrey Perez, CRBC General Manager Ren Xiaopeng, and CRBC Deputy General Manager Zhang Lei.
This elevated tollway will offer a direct route from the NLEX Mindanao toll plaza to Quirino Highway, crossing the Tullahan River in Quezon City. Once completed, the expressway will provide an all-weather, faster alternative for motorists, bypassing the heavily congested Mindanao Avenue and Quirino Highway, particularly benefiting residents and travelers heading to and from Novaliches.
According to Arrey Perez, President and COO of MPTC, “The Metro Pacific Group continues to invest in the nation’s infrastructure to support sustainable growth. This new segment of the NLEX-C5 Northlink will improve mobility for all vehicle classes, helping ease traffic flow across key routes in North Metro Manila.”
The entire NLEX-C5 Northlink Project spans 11.3 kilometers, linking Mindanao Avenue to C5/C.P. Garcia near Katipunan Avenue. Aside from easing traffic, the project is expected to benefit the logistics sector, providing a 24/7 route for trucks, enhancing the movement of goods, services, and people. It will also generate employment and business opportunities during both construction and operation phases.
The NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 is slated for completion by the first quarter of 2026, further reinforcing NLEX Corporation’s commitment to infrastructure development and contributing to the region’s economic growth.
