North Luzon Expressway

Also known as NLEX

The North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) faced severe flooding on July 21, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and dam overflow, stranding motorists and causing traffic disruptions. Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., which operates NLEX, is implementing risk-mitigation measures but faces possible administrative sanctions from the Department of Transportation for failing to prevent the flooding. The company is exploring long-term solutions like bridge upgrades and river rehabilitation to address future flood risks.

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Last updated at July 29, 2025.

Recent stories about NLEX

NLEx reopens after floods, traffic eases

Due to heavy rainfall caused by Tropical Depression Crising and the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), several sections of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) were closed to all vehicle types on Monday evening.
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Marilao Bridge repairs complete after truck accident

Major structural repairs on the Marilao Bridge have been completed as of Monday midnight by the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corporation.
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NLEX waives tolls during Marilao Bridge repair

The NLEX Corporation announced on Saturday that it would temporarily waive toll fees from Balintawak to Meycauayan northbound on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) starting Sunday, June 22, at 1 a.m., while the Marilao Bridge was being repaired.
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DOTr orders NLEX to suspend tolls after fatal overheight truck crash

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) Corp. to suspend toll collections at the Marilao northbound segment following a second deadly crash involving an overheight truck on Wednesday, June 18.
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DOH sets up health posts at NLEX, SLEX for midterm elections

Road emergency teams have set up stations along major thoroughfares and expressways as Filipinos travel for the midterm elections on May 12.
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MAP urges Marcos admin to speed up NLEX-SLEX connector and Skyway Stage 3

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP), representing top business leaders and tycoons, is urging the Marcos administration to expedite the completion of a crucial infrastructure project connecting North Luzon Expressway-South Luzon Expressway (NLEX-SLEX) Connector Road and Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3.
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Light traffic on NLEX, SLEX during Holy Week

Motorists experienced heavy traffic on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) early in Holy Week but conditions improved by Wednesday evening as many began their exodus to the provinces.
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DOTr suspends bus firm after NLEX crash; 13 injured

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has suspended operations of a bus company involved in a multiple-vehicle collision on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) in Valenzuela City, which left 13 people injured.
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CIAC, PPPI establish pharmaceutical hub in Clark

Clark International Airport Corp. (CIAC) has partnered with Philippine Pharma Procurement Inc. (PPPI) to establish a pharmaceutical logistics and distribution center within the Clark Aviation Capital (CAC).
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DOT thanks NLEX for reopening Marilao Interchange Bridge ahead of schedule

The Department of Transportation thanked the North Luzon Expressway Corporation for reopening all four lanes under the Marilao Interchange Bridge one week ahead of schedule on Thursday.
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