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North Luzon Expressway operator NLEX Corp. taps China Road and Bridge Corporation (CRBC) to construct approximately P2.2 billion portion of NLEX-C5 Northlink project.

In a statement, NLEX Corp. said it signed a contract with CRBC to build NLEX-C5 Northlink’s Segment 8.2 Section 1A, which will connect Mindanao Avenue to Quirino Highway.

In particular, Segment 8.2 Section 1A will extend the NLEX’s Mindanao toll plaza to Quirino Highway in Novaliches through an all-weather elevated expressway crossing the Tullahan River in Quezon City.

The company said once completed, the project will address the daily traffic gridlock in the congested portions of Mindanao Avenue and Quirino Highway offering a direct route for motorists to and from Novaliches.

“The Metro Pacific Group actively contributes to driving infrastructure development across the Philippines, focusing on supporting nation-building through an extensive tollway network. The NLEX – C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A will offer 24/7 access for all vehicle classes, facilitating smoother and efficient travel across the east and west routes of North Metro Manila,” said Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. president and chief operating officer Arrey Perez.

“Alongside our dedicated team, contractor, and government partners, we are fully committed to accelerating the construction of this high-impact elevated expressway, with the target completion set in the first quarter of 2026,” added Perez.

Meanwhile, the entire NLEX-C5 Northlink Project will stretch 11.3 kilometers from Mindanao Avenue to C5/C.P. Garcia near Katipunan Avenue.