Philippines government allows development of two roads

Proposals to link the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) and North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) have been approved by the government of the Philippines. The proposals came from Citra Metro Manila Tollways (Citra) and Metro Pacific Investments Corp (MPIC). Citra intends to develop a US$580.64million six-lane elevated tollway stretching 14km. A US$525.2million four-lane elevated expressway that stretches 13.4km could also be developed by MPIC. Work on one or both of the projects will begin later this year, with complet
May 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Proposals to link the South Luzon Expressway (SLEx) and North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) have been approved by the government of the Philippines.

The proposals came from Citra Metro Manila Tollways (Citra) and 5815 Metro Pacific Investments Corp (MPIC). Citra intends to develop a US$580.64million six-lane elevated tollway stretching 14km. A US$525.2million four-lane elevated expressway that stretches 13.4km could also be developed by MPIC. Work on one or both of the projects will begin later this year, with completion expected in 2016.

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