New Philippines expressways being built

New expressways are being built in the Philippines to improve transportation.
By MJ Woof March 20, 2020 Read time: 1 min
Better transport to and from Manila’s port area is planned – image courtesy © of Tatiana Kornylyeva, Dreamstime.com

Construction is currently underway for the new expressway connecting Laguna, Batangas and Quezon provinces in the Philippines. The South Luzon Expressway Toll Road 4 (TR4) route will measure 67km when complete and should reduce journey times for drivers in the area. The work on the tollroad project is split into six stretches while the intended completion date is in 2022.

Meanwhile, a proposal for a new toll road linking the North Luzon Expressway and Manila-Cavite Expressway is being evaluated. The route would measure 15km and feature both elevated sections and tunnels. Building the new road link would cut congestion and journey times while boosting transport to and from Manila’s port.

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