Public-Private Partnership Center

Project Description

The project involves the rehabilitation, expansion, operation, and maintenance of the existing 84 kilometer NLEX that connects Metro Manila and Central Luzon. NLEX North Harbor Link involves the 21.65-km extension of the NLEX from Mindanao Avenue, Quezon City to the C-3 (Circumferential Road 3) in Caloocan City and to Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

Implementing Agency

Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) and Toll Regulatory Board (TRB)

(Pursuant to the decisions of the Supreme Court in the case of Ernesto B. Francisco vs. TRB, PNCC et. al. and Strategic Alliance Development Corporation vs. Radstock Securities Limited, PNCC turned over its shares in the project to the National Government and its participation in the operation and maintenance to the private partner.)

Contractual Arrangement

Supplemental Toll Operation Agreement

Region

• Region III - Central Luzon
• National Capital Region

Sector

Roads

Estimated Project Cost During Approval

Php 15.67 Billion

Procurement Mode

Unsolicited

Contract Term

30 years

Implementation Mode

National

Private Proponent

NLEX Corporation formerly Manila North Tollways Corporation (MNTC)
First Philippine Infrastructure Development Corporation (FPIDC)

Status

Note on IA and private proponent:Pursuant to the decisions of the Supreme Court in the case of Ernesto B. Francisco vs. TRB, PNCC et. al. and Strategic Alliance Development Corporation vs. Radstock Securities Limited, PNCC turned over its shares in the project to the National Government and its participation in the operation and maintenance to the private partner.

Phase 1: Extended, Rehabilitated and Widened NLE - operational

• Segment No. 1
• Segment No. 2
• Segment No. 3
• Segment No. 7 - (Subic Freeport Expressway [SFEX])

Phase 2: Circumferential Road C-5 (NLEX Harbor Link Project)

• Segment No. 8
• Segment No. 8.1 - operational
• Segment No. 8.2 - ongoing construction
• Segment No. 9 - operational
• Segment No. 10 - operational