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New Philippines tolled expressway link

A major new tolled expressway project is now being planned in the Philippines. The proposed NLEx-Cavitex Port Expressway Link will provide a connection between the North Luzon Expressway and Manila-Cavite Expressway. The project to build the link is expected to cost US$1.73 billion, with work being carried out in three stages of 5.7km, 4.8km and 4.6km. One of the most expensive stretches will include a tunnel section. The project is being planned by the Metro Pacific group.
March 23, 2018 Read time: 1 min

A major new tolled expressway project is now being planned in the Philippines. The proposed NLEx-Cavitex Port Expressway Link will provide a connection between the North Luzon Expressway and Manila-Cavite Expressway. The project to build the link is expected to cost US$1.73 billion, with work being carried out in three stages of 5.7km, 4.8km and 4.6km. One of the most expensive stretches will include a tunnel section. The project is being planned by the Metro Pacific group.

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