SMC to build P323 B new tollways in Luzon

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) is on track to start within the next 12 months the construction of over P300 billion in tollways that will improve mobility around Luzon.

- ELIJAH FELICE ROSALES

The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) expects SMC to begin the civil works for the Northern Access Link Expressway (NALEX) this year following the submission of the final engineering design of the project.

TRB executive director Alvin Carullo said SMC can also hit the ground running for the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) and the first phase of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) Toll Road (TR) 5 in 2025.

Carullo said SMC laid the groundwork for the Balintawak section of NALEX earlier this year. With this, the company can proceed with the construction of the toll road as soon as the final engineering design is approved.