Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. said Thursday it secured the green light from the Toll Regulatory Board to start collecting toll for the Caloocan City to España Blvd. segment of the NLEX-SLEX Connector on Aug. 8, 2023.
The company said starting Tuesday, motorists passing through the NLEX-SLEX Connector would start paying P86 for Class 1 (cars and SUVs), P215 for Class 2 (minivans and buses) and P302 for Class 3 (large trucks and trailers).
The NLEX-SLEX Connector Section 1 (Caloocan to España) has provided toll-free passage to more than 14,000 motorists daily since it was opened to the public in March this year.
NLEX Corp., the operator of North Luzon Expressway, Subic Clark-Tarlac Expressway and the NLEX-SLEX Connector, expects to complete section 2 or the España to Sta. Mesa stretch by fourth quarter of 2023.
It aims to provide easier access to the University Belt and ease traffic congestion in the cities of Manila, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan and Valenzuela.
The new expressway reduced travel time between C3 Road, Caloocan City and España, Manila from 30 to five minutes.
Catering to all expressway vehicle classifications, NLEX Connector aims to be a catalyst of growth as it increases worker efficiency and provides savings for motorists, commuters and companies.
It also boosts the local economy as the new road network plays a significant role in spurring business activities and unlocking land values.
Meanwhile, MPTC sees the future as barrier-free for its all expressway nationwide.
“By removing the traditional toll barriers, barrier-free technology provides seamless and enhanced traffic flow since motorists no longer need to stop at the toll booths,” the company said.
“For safety reasons, motorists are only advised to slow down as they approach the toll plaza,” it said.