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The North Luzon Expressway Candaba 3rd Viaduct project is now 97% complete and set to fully open in December
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NLEX Corp. said completion is four months ahead of schedule
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The project is a five-kilometer-long viaduct built between two existing bridges connecting the towns of Pulilan, Bulacan, and Apalit, Pampanga
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Zone 1, or the Pulilan section, opened to the public in August 2024, while the Zone 2 portion in Apalit became operational in October.
The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Candaba 3rd Viaduct project is now 97% complete and set for full opening in December, according to tollway operator NLEX Corp.
The project is a five-kilometer-long viaduct built between two existing bridges connecting the towns of Pulilan, Bulacan, and Apalit, Pampanga.
NLEX Corp. in a statement said its partner, Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited, has “worked tirelessly to improve the road’s safety and serviceability, fast-tracking the construction four months ahead of schedule.”
Part of NLEX Corp.’s decongestion program, construction of the 3rd viaduct began in the third quarter of 2023 and was originally targeted for completion in 22 months.
To ensure timely completion, the project was divided into three zones. Zone 1, or the Pulilan section, opened to the public in August 2024, while the Zone 2 portion in Apalit became operational in October.
“Despite the numerous typhoons that challenged us during construction, we remain committed to delivering this project before the Christmas holiday rush,” NLEX Corp. president and general manager J. Luigi Bautista said.
“At NLEX, we recognize the increasing traffic demand in the country, which is why we have lined up various enhancement and expansion projects like the Candaba 3rd Viaduct, to address these concerns and provide an improved travel experience for our motorists,” he added.
Once fully completed, NLEX Corp. said the 3rd viaduct will enable greater mobility for motorists and businesses, boosting socio-economic growth.
Serving as a vital link between Metro Manila, Central, and Northern Luzon, the new bridge is expected to address the growing traffic demand in the north, contributing to tourism, trade, and commerce across regions.
