Implementing Agency
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Project Description
The project involves the construction and operation and maintenance (O&M) of an 8 km. 4-lane elevated expressway over the Philippine National Railway (PNR) right of way. It starts from C3 Road in Caloocan through Manila crossing Espana towards PUP, Sta. Mesa connecting Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 (MMSS3). Once completed, the NLEX-SLEX Connector road is expected to decongest traffic in Metro Manila by providing an alternative to C-5 Road, Efipanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), and other major thoroughfares, and cut the travel time between NLEX and SLEX to 15-20 minutes which today takes more than an hour.
Estimated Project Cost During Approval
PhP 23.20 Billion
Procurement Mode
Unsolicited
Contractual Scheme
Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT)
Contract Term
37 Years
Implementation Mode
National
Region
Sector
Road
Private Proponent
Manila North Tollways Corporation
Status
Inauguration and soft opening for Section 1 was held on March 27, 2023. pending minor works and issuance of toll operation permit. Construction activities by the contractors are ongoing.
Construction works update: 89.35% overall completion as of September 25, 2023.
• 99.84% complete for Section 1 of the Caloocan and Manila Area only.
• 66.64% complete for Section 2 Manila Area.
