North Luzon East Expressway

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North Luzon East Expressway
North East Luzon Expressway
North Luzon Expressway East
Radial Road 7
NLEE map.png
Map of expressways in Luzon, with NLEE in orange
Route information
Length92.1 km (57.2 mi)
Major junctions
FromN170 (Philippines).svg N170 (Commonwealth Avenue) in Quezon City
North Luzon Expressway (R-8) in Guiguinto, Bulacan
To Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija
Location
Country Philippines
Major cities Quezon City, Caloocan, San Jose del Monte, Gapan, Cabanatuan
Towns Santa Maria, Norzagaray, Angat, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, San Miguel, San Leonardo, Santa Rosa
Highway system
  • Roads in the Philippines

The North Luzon East Expressway (NLEE) is a proposed four-lane, 92.1-kilometer (57.2 mi) long limited-access toll expressway in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines. [1] The expressway was originally planned in 2000, when the route would have linked to the Cagayan Valley, [2] and was later revised in the 2010s under the subsequent administrations.

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Project description

With a length of 92.1 kilometers (57.2 mi), the toll project consists of Phase I and Phase II and will form an important transport access in the eastern area of Central Luzon.

Phase 1

Also known as La Mesa Parkways Project, [3] the first phase of NLEE starts as a 19-kilometer (12 mi) toll road, beginning in Commonwealth Avenue - La Mesa Parkway and/or junction of C–6 in San Jose del Monte, before continuing to Bigte, Norzagaray with an interchange at San Jose del Monte, Bulacan (Tungkong Mangga). NLEE then continues from Norzagaray before passing through the towns of Bulacan like Santa Maria, Angat, San Ildefonso, and San Miguel. Bridges will be required for the project to cross Bulacan's major waterway, the Angat River.

Phase 2

The entire next phase of NLEE will be located in Nueva Ecija. It shall pass through the cities and towns of Gapan, San Leonardo, and Santa Rosa parallel to the Pan-Philippine Highway (AH26). Bridges will also be needed to cross rivers like the Peñaranda River and Pampanga River. [1] The expressway ends in Cabanatuan, connecting with the partially completed Central Luzon Link Expressway.

The completion of the expressway has yet to be determined. However, NLEE will decongest the Central Luzon segment of the Pan-Philippine Highway once completed. It shall provide a faster route to Cagayan Valley, creating a more efficient trade route between the cities and municipalities of Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, and Metro Manila. The project will also cater to women working in its construction to promote gender equality in the workforce.

Project bidding

The project's concessionaire was awarded to Ausphil Tollways Corporation (ATC). [3]

Project timeline

Future exits

Northeast Metro Manila Expressway (La Mesa Parkway) plan as of 2018 Northeast Metro Manila Expressway.png
Northeast Metro Manila Expressway (La Mesa Parkway) plan as of 2018

Phase 1, Stage 1 (Northeast Metro Manila Expressway / La Mesa Parkway)

ProvinceCity/MunicipalitykmmiExitNameDestinationsNotes
Quezon City Commonwealth AvenueN170 (Philippines).svg N170 (Commonwealth Avenue)Southern terminus. Continues south as E5 (Philippines).svg E5 (NLEX Harbor Link).
Novaliches toll plaza
Bulacan San Jose del Monte Alat
Santa Maria Santa Maria BypassSanta Maria
San Jose del Monte San Jose del Monte Bulacan (Tungkong Mangga)
Santo Cristo
San Jose del Monte - Norzagaray boundaryKay Tialo Bridge
Norzagaray Bigte toll plaza
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
  •       Unopened

Phase 1, Stage 2

The entire route is located in Bulacan. 

City/MunicipalitykmmiExitNameDestinationsNotes
Angat Angat
San Rafael San RafaelSan Rafael
San Ildefonso San IldefonsoSan Ildefonso
San Miguel San MiguelSan Miguel
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
  •       Unopened

Phase 2

The entire route is located in Nueva Ecija. 

City/MunicipalitykmmiExitNameDestinationsNotes
Gapan Gapan
Peñaranda Peñaranda
Santa Rosa Santa Rosa
Cabanatuan Cabanatuan toll plaza
CabanatuanNorthern terminus. Connection to Central Luzon Link Expressway.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
  •       Unopened

Project status

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