The Candaba viaduct along the North Luzon Expressway is a vital infrastructure linking the provinces of Bulacan and Pampanga to Metro Manila. (PHOTO COURTESY OF NLEX CORP.)
Marcos led the inauguration of the viaduct in Pulilan, Bulacan, tagging the viaduct as a testament to the current administration鈥檚 commitment to its 鈥淏uild Better More鈥� program, as well as to further develop different parts of the country.
According to Marcos, the viaduct will enhance the capacity of NLEX, further reducing its congestion and ensuring a faster and more efficient travel experience for commuters and travelers alike.聽
鈥淏y improving the movement of goods, services, and of people, we steer economic growth, expand opportunities for trade and tourism, and drive regional development,鈥� said Marcos.
鈥淒esigned with the latest in engineering innovation, this structure attests to our dedication to safety, durability, and progress,鈥� he added.
Marcos noted that the viaduct was built to withstand the challenges of nature and the demands of time and is poised to serve the people for decades.聽
Marcos also hailed NLEX Corp. and the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., for their work, which he said 鈥渕irrors鈥� the kind of nation the Philippines aspires to become.
鈥淟et us build infrastructure projects with future challenges in mind. Remain focused on pursuing initiatives that uplift lives, build communities, and most importantly, meet the needs of the future that we hope to build for our children and their children,鈥� he said.
The construction of the NLEX Candaba 3rd Viaduct began in 2023. It is a five-kilometer-long infrastructure built between the two existing bridges connecting Pulilan and Apalit.