NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment Toll-Free Until Year-End
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that the NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A will be toll-free until the end of the year. This move aims to significantly reduce travel time between Quezon City and Valenzuela City, easing traffic congestion, especially during the "Undas" period.
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