NLEX Corp. announced on Friday that it will implement toll rate increases starting March 2, 2025, affecting both the open and closed systems. The open system will see an additional P5.00 charge, while the closed system will incur a P0.72 per kilometer increase.
This adjustment is part of the first tranche of periodic toll adjustments originally set for 2023, which were deferred and split into two phases to mitigate the impact on motorists. It also includes a surcharge for the recently completed P7.7-billion Candaba 3rd Viaduct project, which was fully opened in December 2024. The toll hike follows a thorough review by the Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) and complies with regulatory procedures.
The new toll fees will impact motorists traveling within NLEX’s open system, which runs from Metro Manila to Marilao, Bulacan. Class 1 vehicles (regular cars and SUVs) will pay an additional P5, while Class 2 vehicles (buses and small trucks) and Class 3 vehicles (large trucks) will see increases of P13 and P15, respectively. For those traveling the full length of NLEX, the increase for Class 1 vehicles will amount to P57, P142 for Class 2 vehicles, and P171 for Class 3 vehicles.
NLEX Corp. highlighted the ongoing improvements to its infrastructure, including the Candaba 3rd Viaduct, which it says has enhanced the safety and comfort of drivers while contributing to regional commerce and tourism. The viaduct serves as a critical link between Metro Manila, Central, and Northern Luzon, addressing the growing demand for traffic capacity in these areas.
In addition to the toll rate adjustments, NLEX is also advancing several major projects to further ease congestion. These include the NLEX-C5 Northlink, a two-kilometer section aimed at alleviating gridlock on Mindanao Avenue, and the NLEX San Fernando to SCTEX Spur project, which will expand the expressway’s capacity to three lanes in each direction.
These developments are part of a larger investment strategy by NLEX Corp. to improve road safety, mobility, and convenience for motorists, positioning the company as a critical player in the country’s transportation infrastructure. With increased tolls, ongoing construction projects, and improvements to road safety, NLEX is strengthening its role in supporting the growing demands of commerce, trade, and tourism across the region.
