Get From Caloocan to Magsaysay in Eight Minutes With Newly Opened Section of NLEX-SLEX Connector
Just in time for Undas week.
(SPOT.ph) The second section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Connector has finally opened to the public on October 28, just in time for Undas. This will ideally allow travelers to get from Caloocan to Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard in eight minutes, according to the NLEX Corporation.
The NLEX Connector can be accessed through C3 Road in Caloocan City, and España and Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard in Manila. This second section makes up 2.55 kilometers of the total eight kilometers of the NLEX Connector project.
For now, the connector toll has a discounted rate of P86 until further notice. Take note that the NLEX Connector is 100% RFID, so make sure if you have enough balance before you make the trip.
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What to know about the NLEX Connector project
With the opening of the second section, the NLEX-SLEX Connector project is now complete.
The opening of the second section will ease traffic congestion in major thoroughfares like Aurora Boulevard, España, G. Araneta, Lacson, Ramon Magsaysay Boulevard, and Nagtahan. Those coming from southern Manila can also just enter the Ramon Magsaysay Interchange to reach NLEX without having to pass service roads.
The first section of the NLEX Connector was opened in March before Holy Week, which links Caloocan and España, cutting travel time to five minutes. It costs P86 for Class 1, P215 for Class 2, and P302 for Class 3 vehicles to pass through the first section. In addition, the Toll Regulatory Board said the first section is the first toll to implement a 24/7 barrier-free Electronic Toll Collection System. Motorists will only need to slow, not stop, for the RFID to be scanned by the machine.
The entire P23.3-billion project is expected to serve around 35,000 daily vehicles, with travel time from SLEX Alabang to NLEX Balintawak said to be possible in 20 minutes.
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