President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced a proposed P120-billion elevated road project linking Balintawak in Quezon City to Bocaue, Bulacan, as the government seeks to improve traffic flow, cut travel time and transport costs, generate jobs, and spur economic development through expanded infrastructure investments.

“Sa atin ngayon lang, medyo surprise, pero magandang balita. Ang MVP Group ay maglalagay sila ng investment na may halaga na 120 billion pesos… Maglalagay sila ng elevated na daan mula Balintawak hanggang Bocaue. Hanggang Bocaue ang aabutin,” Marcos said during the opening of NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A in Valenzuela City.

“At napakalaking bagay nito dahil ito ay dadaan nila doon sa NLEX-Meycauayan na ngayon maglalagay sila ng elevated. Ito yung pagsasama ng dalawang grupo, ng MVP at SMC Group na pinagsasama,” the President added.

Marcos said the MVP Group would undertake the project in coordination with the SMC Group, following his call for the two business groups to collaborate to expand the country’s road network, provide commuters with alternative routes, and improve travel conditions.

The President said he had asked the MVP Group and SMC Group to collaborate to expand the available routes for motorists and improve travel conditions once the project is completed.

Marcos welcomed the investment as another development in the administration’s continuing efforts to improve the country’s transportation system and reduce the time workers spend on the road.

The President described the P120-billion investment as good news for commuters, emphasizing that the elevated road would provide an alternative route alongside the existing highway. Presidential News Desk