NALEX: WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT THIS UPCOMING HIGHWAY

(SPOT.ph) Heading up north next week? Do expect more traffic than usual as a portion of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) will be closed to vehicles to make way for the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEX) construction.

The affected area will be near the Balintawak Toll Plaza, where 315 meters of the two leftmost lanes in the northbound and southbound direction will be closed at night from May 10 to 17.

Take note of the closure schedule for next week:

• May 10, 10 p.m. to May 11, 4 a.m.
• May 11, 9 p.m. to May 12, 2 p.m.
• May 12, 8 p.m. to May 13, 4 a.m.
• May 13, 8 p.m. to May 14, 5 a.m.
• May 14, 8 p.m. to May 15, 5 a.m.
• May 15, 8 p.m. to May 16, 5 a.m.
• May 16, 8 p.m. to May 17, 5 a.m.

Also read: This Live Feed Lets You Check the Traffic Situation in NLEX

What we know about the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEX)

NALEX aims to be operational by 2026, in time for the opening of the New Manila International Airport (NMIA) in Bulacan. This infrastructure is among San Miguel Corporation’s (SMC) newest projects, having moved to the final engineering design phase earlier this year.

NALEX is still in its early stages, but what we know for sure is that it will bolster connectivity between Metro Manila, the NMIA in Bulacan, and Central Luzon.

NALEX is composed of two phases. The first phase is a 136.4-kilometer expressway that starts from the Skyway Stage 3 in Balintawak, extending to the NMIA then to Central Luzon. This phase aims to provide a direct route to the new airport while enhancing regional connectivity.

The second phase will be dependent on future demand, with initial plans to extend from Masantol, Pampanga to Tarlac City.

The expressway is expected to drive development in the coastal towns of Pampanga like Masantol and Macabebe, which are heavily reliant on fishing. Improved road access is expected to facilitate easier movement of goods and foster economic growth in the location.

Also read: Get From Caloocan to Magsaysay in Eight Minutes With Newly Opened Section of NLEX-SLEX Connector

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