President Marcos Opens NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment With Free Toll Until Year-End
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. inaugurated the two-kilometer NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A on Thursday, announcing that toll fees on the new route will be waived until the end of the year. The newly opened link connects Mindanao Avenue in Valenzuela City to the Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City, providing an alternative route designed to ease holiday congestion.
Libre ang pagdaan dito ngayon until end of the year,
the President said, formally opening the project this morning which connects the Mindanao Avenue Toll Plaza to the Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City.
Travel Time Reductions And Undas Exodus Preparation
The opening of the two-kilometer segment aims to alleviate traffic bottlenecks ahead of the Undas exodus. President Marcos noted that navigating the surface road previously required 40 to 45 minutes of driving through heavy traffic, whereas the new direct link cuts travel time down to just five minutes. The schedule for the project was accelerated specifically to accommodate motorists visiting local cemeteries such as Holy Cross during the upcoming holiday.
#NLEXProjectUpdate WATCH: NLEX–C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A continues to take shape! We have successfully completed the main structures of the NLEX–C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A. pic.twitter.com/IF59oKSg56
P120 Billion Elevated Expressway Project Planned By MVP And SMC Groups
Alongside the Northlink opening, President Marcos announced a P120 billion infrastructure investment by the MVP Group in coordination with the San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Group. The upcoming project will construct an elevated highway structure running above the existing road from Balintawak to Bocaue, Bulacan. The collaboration aims to fundamentally alter the commuting experience and streamline regional traffic flow once construction is finalized.
Ibang iba ang magiging karanasan, ang traveling experience para sa mga commuter natin kapag natapos na ‘yan,
he added.
Frequently Asked Questions About The NLEX-C5 Northlink Opening
Which specific areas does the NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A connect?
The newly inaugurated two-kilometer segment directly connects Mindanao Avenue in Valenzuela City to the Quirino Highway in Novaliches, Quezon City.
How long will the toll fees remain waived on the new NLEX segment?
President Marcos announced that motorists can use the newly opened segment completely free of charge until the end of the year.
What subsequent highway expansion project did the administration announce alongside this opening?
The MVP Group and the SMC Group are collaborating on a P120 billion investment to build an elevated roadway stretching from Balintawak to Bocaue, Bulacan.
Next Infrastructure Milestones And Construction Timelines
Subway station construction along the corridor approaches 90 percent completion for tunneling support buildings and training centers, with ongoing development managed to improve regional worker productivity and transit efficiency.