The first five-kilometer section of an elevated expressway that will connect the northern and southern parts of Metro Manila is now halfway through with completion targeted in the first quarter of next year.

Public Works Secretary Mark Villar said they are targeting to deliver the right-of-way for the first section of NLEX Connector from the Caloocan Interchange, C3 to Espana, Manila . by next month to speed up construction of the project

“We are pleased that the construction activities are moving forward with the construction progress standing at 45 percent,” said J. Luigi Bautista, NLEX president and CEO.

NLEX has earmarked P23 billion for the Connector road project.

It is using the Indonesian technology called Sosrobahu in launching coping beams or pierheads in certain portions of the NLEX Connector as this rotating device enables the construction of expressways above existing roads with minimum disturbance to traffic.

While the NLEX Connector España section is progressing, construction of the next 3-km elevated section between España Interchange and the vicinity of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines in Sta. Mesa, Manila is expected to start within the year.

Once completed, the NLEX Connector will have four toll plazas and interchanges in C3 and España. It is expected to serve 35,000 motorists daily and provide better access to Manila Ports and airports such as NAIA and Clark.

This will also enable faster transport of goods and services between Metro Manila and Luzon provinces.

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NLEX Connector Espana section set for completion Q1 2022
Source: Filipino Daily Inquirer