PULILAN, Bulacan — The opening of the P7.8-billion North Luzon Expressway Candaba 3rd Viaduct would spur regional development in Central Luzon through enhanced connectivity and business opportunities and tourism activity.
“As we mark its completion, we show what can be achieved when we work together as one—fueled by our commitment to enriching connectivity, opportunity, and the brighter future that we continue to create together,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said during the inauguration of the viaduct in here on Dec. 10.
“The Candaba 3rd Viaduct enhances the capacity of this expressway, reduces congestion, and ensures faster, more efficient travel. Standing as a testament to this administration’s commitment to the ‘Build Better More’ program, this also shows that we are building the foundation to nurture the development of our countryside,” he enthused.
The president said the country can steer economic growth, expand opportunities for trade and tourism, and drive regional development by improving the movement of goods, services, and people.
Designed with the latest in engineering innovation, the structure attests to the government’s dedication to safety, durability, and progress, Marcos Jr. added.
The viaduct is built to withstand the challenges of nature, the demands of time, and is poised to serve the people for decades, he furthered.
The President recognized the efforts of the NLEX Corp. and the Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., saying their work mirrors the kind of nation we aspire to become— consistent, synergistic, and forward-looking.
“Let 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 future that we hope to build for our children and their children,” he said.
The Candaba Viaduct was one of the landmark projects initiated by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. It remains a vital link between North Luzon and Metro Manila.
Since its opening in 1977, the five-kilometer bridge has been a critical link, connecting the towns of Pulilan, Bulacan and Apalit, Pampanga.
It has evolved to meet the needs of a growing population and economy. From a two-lane design, it expanded to three lanes in each direction by 2017, now accommodating over 80,000 motorists every day.
The NLEX Candaba 3rd Viaduct, which commenced construction last year, is a five-kilometer-long infrastructure built between the two existing bridges connecting Pulilan and Apalit. PCO-PR
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