Circumferential Road 5
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Circumferential Road 5, also known as C-5 (or C-5 Road) is a beltway which stretches from Parañaque City
to Valenzuela City
in Metro Manila
, the Philippines
. It is one of five circumferential roads which surround the metropolis, running through the eastern portion of Metro Manila and effectively serving as a reliever road for Circumferential Road 4, better known as Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
(EDSA).
C-5 as a whole is better known by three names: the Taguig-Pasig-Makati portion as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, the Libis portion as Col. Bonny Serrano Avenue, and the Loyola Heights portion as Katipunan Avenue
. The Pasig portion was formerly known as E. Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue before the F. Manalo Bridge was built in Pasig, connecting it to Quezon City. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
(MMDA) however signs the entire road as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue.
.
said in her State of the Nation Address: The C-5 Road Extension in the North of Metro Manila
will be from Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City
to Navotas City and the South Extension will be from South Luzon Expressway
in Parañaque City
to Coastal Road
in Las Piñas in the southern part of Ninoy Aquino International Airport
. This Project, supervised by Department of Public Works and Highways
, started last in April 2008 and completed in August 2009.
As of July 2010, the NLEx
-Mindanao Avenue Link or NLEx Segment 8.1 are located in Valenzuela
and Congressional Avenue Extension from Tandang Sora to Luzon Avenue are located in Quezon City
has been already opened to all motorists in the North Extension and also the SLEx
-Sucat Link or Carlos Garcia Avenue Extension in the South Extension are located in Parañaque.
At present, the New Commonwealth Avenue Flyover connecting Katipunan and Luzon Avenue are not yet complete due to demolition issues in Balara, Quezon City
located at the North Extension. In the South Extension, The Coastal Road
-Sucat Link or Carlos Garcia Avenue Extension in Las Piñas are not yet also complete due to issue of properties of Senator Manny Villar
.
are against the C-5 North Extension Project because their homes are going to demolished and they do not have enough money to relocate. The location of project will be from Katipunan Avenue to Tandang Sora Avenue crossing Commonwealth Avenue
through a flyover. The flyover ends in Luzon Avenue.
investigated the South Extension since it passes many of Sen. Manny Villar
's properties such as Camella. The original C5 South Extension was called MCTEP, and was already approved by the Senate. MCTEP was a road that would be made as a toll expressway.
Parañaque City
The City of Parañaque , or simply Parañaque , is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines....
to Valenzuela City
Valenzuela City
Valenzuela ,In rare occasion it is pronunced as , with a glottal stop after /ɐ/ in Filipino/Tagalog languages. officially known as the City of Valenzuela is a highly urbanized, first-class city and one of cities in the Philippines that constitutes Metro Manila...
in Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
, the Philippines
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. It is one of five circumferential roads which surround the metropolis, running through the eastern portion of Metro Manila and effectively serving as a reliever road for Circumferential Road 4, better known as Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue
Epifanio de los Santos Avenue , formerly known as Highway 54, is the main circumferential road and highway of Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is an important commuting artery between the northern and southern parts of the metropolitan area...
(EDSA).
C-5 as a whole is better known by three names: the Taguig-Pasig-Makati portion as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue, the Libis portion as Col. Bonny Serrano Avenue, and the Loyola Heights portion as Katipunan Avenue
Katipunan Avenue
Katipunan Avenue is a major avenue in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It runs in a north-south direction from the University of the Philippines Diliman, intersecting with Tandang Sora Avenue at its northernmost point, down to the Manila Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ...
. The Pasig portion was formerly known as E. Rodriguez, Jr. Avenue before the F. Manalo Bridge was built in Pasig, connecting it to Quezon City. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
Metropolitan Manila Development Authority
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority , is an agency of the Republic of the Philippines created embracing the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Caloocan, Pasay, Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasig, Marikina, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, Parañaque, Valenzuela, Malabon, Taguig, Navotas and San Juan and the...
(MMDA) however signs the entire road as Carlos P. Garcia Avenue.
Parts of C-5 Road
- NLEX Segments 8.1 and 9North Luzon ExpresswayThe North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
- ValenzuelaValenzuelaValenzuela may refer to:*Valenzuela, Paraguay*Valenzuela, Philippines*Valenzuela, Spain*Valenzuela, LouisianaValenzuela Spanish surname :* Alfred Valenzuela - Mexican-American United States Army general...
and Navotas. - Mindanao Avenue - Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
- Tandang Sora Avenue - Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
- Congressional Avenue Extension - Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
- Luzon Avenue - Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
- Katipunan AvenueKatipunan AvenueKatipunan Avenue is a major avenue in Quezon City, Metro Manila, the Philippines. It runs in a north-south direction from the University of the Philippines Diliman, intersecting with Tandang Sora Avenue at its northernmost point, down to the Manila Philippines Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ...
- Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... - Boni Serrano - Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
- E. Rodriguez Jr. Avenue - Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
and Pasig - Carlos Garcia Avenue - Makati, Taguig, Parañaque and Las Piñas
Commercial Areas
- Bonifacio Global City (Taguig)
- Eastwood CityEastwood CityEastwood City is a commercial and residential development located in the Libis area of Quezon City in the Philippines. It is developed by Megaworld Corporation. It currently hosts 12 luxury residential condominium towers, with several more being developed....
(Quezon CityQuezon CityQuezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
) - Frontera Verde
- Market! Market! (Taguig)
- SM City SucatSM City SucatSM City Sucat is a shopping mall owned by SM Prime Holdings. It is located in Dr. A. Santos Avenue corner Carlos P. Garcia Avenue Extension , Brgy. San Dionisio, Paranaque City, Metro Manila. It is the first SM Supermall in the city of Parañaque and the 2nd SM Supermall in the southern region of...
(Parañaque) - SM Supercenter Pasig (Pasig)
- TiendesitasTiendesitasTiendesitas is a shopping complex located along the C-5 road in Manila. It began its operations on September 26, 2005 and was developed by Ortigas & Co. Limited Partnership .. It rivals the highly successful and world-renowned Chatuchak Market of Bangkok...
(Pasig CityPasig CityThe City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region...
) - Total Corporate Center (Philippine Headquarters of Sutherland Global Services, awarded as the Top Employer of the Year 2010)
Educational Institutions
These schools are located in Quezon CityQuezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
.
- Ateneo de Manila UniversityAteneo de Manila UniversityThe Ateneo de Manila University is a private teaching and research university run by the Society of Jesus in the Philippines. It began in 1859 when the City of Manila handed control of the Escuela Municipal de Manila in Intramuros, Manila, to the Jesuits...
- Colegio de San Lorenzo - Main CampusColegio de San LorenzoColegio de San Lorenzo is a private Catholic educational institution in the Philippines located in Congressional Avenue, Barangay Bahay Toro, Quezon City and in Macabebe, Pampanga, opened in 1988. Students of Colegio de San Lorenzo are also known as "Ruizians"-History:The school's founders, Cirilo...
- Miriam CollegeMiriam CollegeMiriam College is a non-stock, non-profit Filipino Catholic educational institution for girls and young women in Quezon City, Philippines. It offers academic programs from pre-elementary to post-graduate and adult education levels that develop the learning and caring competencies of students and...
- St. James College of Quezon City
- University of the Philippines Diliman
- Reedley International School
Cemeteries/Memorial Parks
- Heritage Memorial Park (Taguig)
- Libingan ng mga BayaniLibingan ng mga Bayaniis a national cemetery within Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City, Metro Manila in the Philippines. It was established as a fitting resting place for Filipino military personnel from privates to generals, as well as heroes and martyrs...
or Cemetery of Heroes (Taguig) - Manila American Cemetery and MemorialManila American Cemetery and MemorialThe Manila American Cemetery and Memorial is located in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City in Metro Manila, Philippines.The cemetery, or 615,000 square metres in area, is located on a prominent plateau, visible at a distance from the east, south and west. With a total of 17,206 graves, it is the largest...
(Taguig)
Expressway Toll Plazas
| Kilometer No.: | Toll Plaza | Expressway | Part of C-5 | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM 28 | Mindanao Avenue Toll Plaza | North Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines... |
NLEX Segment 8.1 | Valenzuela Valenzuela Valenzuela may refer to:*Valenzuela, Paraguay*Valenzuela, Philippines*Valenzuela, Spain*Valenzuela, LouisianaValenzuela Spanish surname :* Alfred Valenzuela - Mexican-American United States Army general... |
| KM 4 | C-5 Toll Plaza | South Luzon Expressway South Luzon Expressway The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines... |
Carlos Garcia Avenue | Parañaque |
| KM 1 | Las Piñas Toll Plaza (Future Toll Plaza) | Coastal Road Manila-Cavite Expressway The Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard is a tollway/expressway in the Philippines. It is considered part of the Radial Road 1 of Metro Manila... |
Carlos Garcia Avenue Extension | Las Piñas |
Exits and Intersections
A list of exits, flyovers, underpasses, and major intersections along C-5 Road. There are no exit numbers along C-5 Road, as it is not an expressway. Instead, kilometer posts mark the location of exits and establishments along the road.| Kilometer No. | Exit Name | Location | Remarks |
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| KM 30 | Mac Arthur Highway Intersection - Karuhatan, Valenzuela | Valenzuela Valenzuela Valenzuela may refer to:*Valenzuela, Paraguay*Valenzuela, Philippines*Valenzuela, Spain*Valenzuela, LouisianaValenzuela Spanish surname :* Alfred Valenzuela - Mexican-American United States Army general... |
The Northside is going to North/Central Luzon Central Luzon Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience... and the Southside is going to Bonifacio Monument. The area encompasses the Karuhatan Public Market. |
| KM 28 | NLEx Interchange | This interchanges to the North Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines... , that leads motorists to Central Luzon Central Luzon Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience... , Cagayan Valley Cagayan Valley Cagayan Valley is a region of the Philippines, also designated as Region II or Region 02. It is composed of five provinces, namely: Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino... , Ilocos Region Ilocos Region The Ilocos region or Region I is a Region of the Philippines and is located in the northwest of Luzon. It borders to the east the regions of the Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley and to the south the region of Central Luzon... and Cordillera Administrative Region Cordillera Administrative Region The Cordillera Administrative Region is a region in the Philippines composed of the provinces of Abra, Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga and Mountain Province, as well as Baguio City, the regional center. The Cordillera Administrative Region encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera... . |
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| KM 24 | Quirino Highway-Mindanao Avenue Underpass | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
This exit provides access to TV5 studios Associated Broadcasting Company The Associated Broadcasting Company, Inc is a television network in the Philippines, with main broadcast facilities and transmitter located at 762 Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. The network was previously known as the , Associated Broadcasting Company remains the legal... , SM City Novaliches SM City Novaliches SM City Novaliches is the 40th mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings. It is the 4th SM Supermall in Quezon City and also the last mall to be opened by the company the year 2010. It is located at Quirino Highway, San Bartolome, Novaliches, Quezon City. It has a land area of 77,222 square... , Balintawak and Fairview Area and the Mindanao Avenue is going to North Avenue and Tandang Sora. The underpass will be connecting North Luzon Expressway North Luzon Expressway The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines... from Mindanao Avenue and the flyover will be connecting Mindanao Avenue from Katipunan Avenue. |
| KM 23 | Tandang Sora-Mindanao Avenue Intersection | The Mindanao and Tandang Sora Avenue is going to Quirino Highway. Otherwise, Mindanao Avenue is going to North Avenue and Tandang Sora Avenue is going to Katipunan Avenue. | |
| KM 22 | Visayas Avenue Intersection | The Visayas Avenue goes to Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon Memorial Circle The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park and shrine located in Quezon City, former capital of the Philippines . The park is an ellipse bounded by the Elliptical Road. Its main feature is a mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L... . |
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| KM 21 | Tandang Sora-Congressional Avenue Intersection | The Congressional Avenue and Tandang Sora Avenue goes to Visayas Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue. | |
| KM 19 | Commonwealth Avenue Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City Commonwealth Avenue , formerly called as Don Mariano Marcos Avenue is a highway located in Quezon City, Philippines which spans from 10 to 18 lanes and known as the widest in the Philippines... Flyover |
The Northside is going to Fairview and the Southside is going to Quezon Memorial Circle Quezon Memorial Circle The Quezon Memorial Circle is a national park and shrine located in Quezon City, former capital of the Philippines . The park is an ellipse bounded by the Elliptical Road. Its main feature is a mausoleum containing the remains of Manuel L... . |
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| KM 16 | Katipunan Flyover | The Westside is going to Araneta Center Araneta Center The Araneta Center is a 35-hectare commercial area in Quezon City, Philippines. Araneta Center Inc. , controlled by the Araneta family, is the owner, developer and manager of Araneta Center, which brings in an estimated 1 million visitors daily... and EDSA Epifanio de los Santos Avenue Epifanio de los Santos Avenue , formerly known as Highway 54, is the main circumferential road and highway of Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is an important commuting artery between the northern and southern parts of the metropolitan area... and the Eastside is going to Marikina City Marikina City Marikina, officially the City of Marikina, known as the Shoe Capital of the Philippines, was former capital of the province of Manila during the declaration of Philippine Independence and one of the sixteen cities within the Manila Metropolitan Area. Marikina is part of Eastern Manila District of... and Antipolo City Antipolo City Antipolo is a city in the Philippines located in the province of Rizal; about 25 kilometers east of Manila. It is the largest city in the Calabarzon Region in terms of population... . |
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| KM 14 | C-5 Katipunan-B. Serrano-E. Rodriguez Underpass-Flyover | The Westside is going to Camp Aguinaldo Camp Aguinaldo Camp Aguinaldo is the military headquarters of the Philippine Army and the Armed Forces of the Philippines and is located in Quezon City in the Philippines. It is along Epifanio de los Santos Ave. , in front of Camp Crame, the national headquarters of the Philippine National Police... and the Eastside is going to Marikina Riverbanks. |
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| KM 13 | C5-Calle Industria (Northbound) | Calle Industria goes to future Circulo Verde. | |
| KM 12 | C5-Green Meadows (Southbound) | Green Meadows Avenue goes to Christ the King Parish Christ the King Christ the King is a title of Jesus based on several passages of Scripture. It is used by most Christians. The Roman Catholic Church, together with many Protestant denominations, including the Anglican Churches, Presbyterians, Lutherans and Methodists, celebrate the Feast of Christ the King on the... . |
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| KM 11 | Ortigas Flyover | Pasig | The Westside is going to Ortigas and the Eastside is going to Cainta, Rizal Cainta, Rizal The Municipality of Cainta is a first-class urban municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. It is one of the oldest , and is the town with the second smallest land area of 26.81 km² next to Angono with 26.22 km².Cainta serves as the secondary gateway to the rest of Rizal... . |
| KM 10 | C5-Doña Julia Vargas (Southbound) | Doña Julia Vargas Avenue goes to Ortigas Center Ortigas Center Ortigas Center is Metro Manila's second most important Philippine financial district-cum-central business district after the Makati Financial and Central Business District in Makati City. With an area of at least 100 hectares, the district is located at the boundaries of Pasig City, Mandaluyong... . |
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| KM 9 | C5-Lanuza (Southbound) | Lanuza Avenue goes to PhilSports Arena PhilSports Arena The Philippine Institute of Sports Arena or PhilSports Arena is an indoor sporting arena located inside the PhilSports Complex in Pasig, Philippines. It was formerly known as the University of Life Training and Recreational Arena or the ULTRA. The arena and its surrounding sports complex are... . |
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| KM 8 | Bagong Ilog Flyover-Bridge | The Westside is going to Mandaluyong City Mandaluyong City The City of Mandaluyong is one of the cities and municipalities that comprise Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is bordered on the west by the country's capital, Manila, to the north by San Juan City, to the east by Quezon City and Pasig City, and by Makati City to the south... and the Eastside is going to Pasig City Hall via Pasig Boulevard. This bridge crosses the Pasig River Pasig River The Pasig River is a river in the Philippines that connects Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay. Stretching for , it is lined by Metro Manila on each side... from Pasig City Pasig City The City of Pasig is one of the city municipalities of Metro Manila in the Philippines and was the former capital of the province of Rizal prior to the formation of this grouping of cities designated as the National Capital Region... to Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... . |
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| KM 7 | C-5-Kalayaan Elevated U-Turn Slot (Phase II) | Makati | This U-Turn slot leads motorists to Southern Metro Manila Metro Manila Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines... and Makati Central Business District. |
| Kalayaan Intersection | The Westside is going to Makati Central Business District and the Eastside is going to Pateros Pateros, Metro Manila The Municipality of Pateros is a First-class municipality in Metro Manila, Philippines. This small town is famous for its duck-raising industry and especially for producing balut, a Filipino delicacy that is boiled duck egg... , Makati and Pasig. Turn left on this intersection is no longer available, resulting traffic congestion in or near it. That's why two elevated U-Turn Slots are constructed. |
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| C-5-Kalayaan Elevated U-Turn Slot (Phase I) | This U-Turn slot goes to North of Metro Manila Metro Manila Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines... , Pasig, Makati and Pateros Pateros, Metro Manila The Municipality of Pateros is a First-class municipality in Metro Manila, Philippines. This small town is famous for its duck-raising industry and especially for producing balut, a Filipino delicacy that is boiled duck egg... . |
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| KM 6 | The Fort Interchange | Taguig | A dual interchange whose Westside leads to Bonifacio Global City Fort Bonifacio Fort Bonifacio is a highly urbanized district in Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines. The district is named after the main Philippine Army camp in Metro Manila, Fort Andres Bonifacio, which in turn was named after the famous Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio... and Eastside to Makati and Pateros Pateros, Metro Manila The Municipality of Pateros is a First-class municipality in Metro Manila, Philippines. This small town is famous for its duck-raising industry and especially for producing balut, a Filipino delicacy that is boiled duck egg... . Market! Market! lies along this interchange. |
| KM 5 | Signal Village Interchange | If you are in the Westbound you are entering Fort Bonifacio. If you are in the Eastbound you are entering the Signal Village goes to Hagonoy,and Main Proper of Taguig City. | |
| KM 4 | SLEx Interchange | Parañaque | This is the current terminus for Carlos P. Garcia Avenue leading to the southbound lane of South Luzon Expressway South Luzon Expressway The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines... leading motorists to Muntinlupa, CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna... , and Bicol Region Bicol Region The Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Its regional center is Legazpi City... . |
| KM 3 | Sucat Flyover | The Northside leads to Ninoy Aquino International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area... and the Southside leads to South Luzon Expressway South Luzon Expressway The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines... . The flyover is located in Dr. Santos Avenue where the SM City Sucat SM City Sucat SM City Sucat is a shopping mall owned by SM Prime Holdings. It is located in Dr. A. Santos Avenue corner Carlos P. Garcia Avenue Extension , Brgy. San Dionisio, Paranaque City, Metro Manila. It is the first SM Supermall in the city of Parañaque and the 2nd SM Supermall in the southern region of... is located. The flyover goes to Las Piñas and is not yet operational for access due to issues on Villar Manny Villar Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently a Philippine Senator, president of the Nacionalista Party... -properties. |
Future Exits
| Kilometer No. | Exit Name | Location | Remarks |
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| KM 32 | NLEX Segment 9 and 10 Boundary | Navotas | It connects the NLEx Segments 9 and 10. Segment 10 goes to Skyway Metro Manila Skyway The Metro Manila Skyway is an elevated highway crossing over much of the existing South Luzon Expressway as of the moment. It is located within the Metro Manila portion of the SLEX and crosses through Makati City, Pasay City, Parañaque City, and Muntinlupa City. The Skyway begins in Barangay San... (NLEX-SLEX Link or Skyway Stage 3), C-3 Letre Road and Manila North Harbor. |
| KM 30 | Mac Arthur Highway Intersection | Valenzuela Valenzuela Valenzuela may refer to:*Valenzuela, Paraguay*Valenzuela, Philippines*Valenzuela, Spain*Valenzuela, LouisianaValenzuela Spanish surname :* Alfred Valenzuela - Mexican-American United States Army general... |
The Northside is going to North/Central Luzon Central Luzon Central Luzon , also known as Region III , is an administrative division or region of the Republic of the Philippines, primarily serve to organize the 7 provinces of the vast central plain of the island of Luzon , for administrative convenience... and the Southside is going to Monumento. |
| KM 19 | New Commonwealth Avenue Flyover | Quezon City Quezon City Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L... |
The Northside is going to Fairview and the Southside is going to Elliptical Road. |
| KM 4 | New SLEx Interchange | Parañaque | Northbound Lane of SLEX goes to Makati City Makati City The City of Makati is one of the 17 cities that make up Metro Manila, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. Makati is the financial center of the Philippines and one of the major financial, commercial and economic hubs in Asia... and Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... and the Southbound goes to Muntinlupa City Muntinlupa City The City of Muntinlupa is the southernmost city in Philippine National Capital Region. It is bordered on the north by Taguig City; to the northwest by Parañaque City; by Las Piñas City to the west; to the southwest by the city of Bacoor, Cavite; by the city of San Pedro, Laguna; and by Laguna de... , CALABARZON CALABARZON CALABARZON is one of the regions of the Philippines. It is also designated as Region IV-A and its regional center is Calamba City in Laguna... and Bicol Region Bicol Region The Bicol Region or Bicolandia is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Its regional center is Legazpi City... . |
| KM 2 | Quirino Avenue Intersection | Las Piñas | The northside goes to Bamboo Organ and San Dionisio, Parañaque and the southside goes to Zapote and Cavite Cavite Cavite is a province of the Philippines located on the southern shores of Manila Bay in the CALABARZON region in Luzon, just 30 kilometers south of Manila. Cavite is surrounded by Laguna to the east, Metro Manila to the northeast, and Batangas to the south... . |
| KM 1 | Coastal Road Interchange | This Interchange enters you to Coastal Road Manila-Cavite Expressway The Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard is a tollway/expressway in the Philippines. It is considered part of the Radial Road 1 of Metro Manila... . The Northbound goes to Manila Manila Manila is the capital of the Philippines. It is one of the sixteen cities forming Metro Manila.Manila is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay and is bordered by Navotas and Caloocan to the north, Quezon City to the northeast, San Juan and Mandaluyong to the east, Makati on the southeast,... , Pasay and Parañaque via Roxas Boulevard Roxas Boulevard Roxas Boulevard is a boulevard in Metro Manila, and an eight-lane arterial road that connects the center of Manila with Pasay City, Parañaque City. It is one of the major arteries in the city's metropolitan network, designated as Radial Road 1... and the Southbound goes to Las Piñas. |
Extension
On July 23, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal-ArroyoGloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is a Filipino politician who served as the 14th President of the Philippines from 2001 to 2010, as the 12th Vice President of the Philippines from 1998 to 2001, and is currently a member of the House of Representatives representing the 2nd District of Pampanga...
said in her State of the Nation Address: The C-5 Road Extension in the North of Metro Manila
Metro Manila
Metropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
will be from Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
to Navotas City and the South Extension will be from South Luzon Expressway
South Luzon Expressway
The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...
in Parañaque City
Parañaque City
The City of Parañaque , or simply Parañaque , is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila in the Philippines....
to Coastal Road
Manila-Cavite Expressway
The Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard is a tollway/expressway in the Philippines. It is considered part of the Radial Road 1 of Metro Manila...
in Las Piñas in the southern part of Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
The Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
. This Project, supervised by Department of Public Works and Highways
Department of Public Works and Highways (Philippines)
The Philippines’ Department of Public Works and Highways , abbreviated as DPWH, is the executive department of the Philippine government responsible for all safety of projects in the field of public works...
, started last in April 2008 and completed in August 2009.
As of July 2010, the NLEx
North Luzon Expressway
The North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
-Mindanao Avenue Link or NLEx Segment 8.1 are located in Valenzuela
Valenzuela
Valenzuela may refer to:*Valenzuela, Paraguay*Valenzuela, Philippines*Valenzuela, Spain*Valenzuela, LouisianaValenzuela Spanish surname :* Alfred Valenzuela - Mexican-American United States Army general...
and Congressional Avenue Extension from Tandang Sora to Luzon Avenue are located in Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
has been already opened to all motorists in the North Extension and also the SLEx
South Luzon Expressway
The South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...
-Sucat Link or Carlos Garcia Avenue Extension in the South Extension are located in Parañaque.
At present, the New Commonwealth Avenue Flyover connecting Katipunan and Luzon Avenue are not yet complete due to demolition issues in Balara, Quezon City
Quezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
located at the North Extension. In the South Extension, The Coastal Road
Manila-Cavite Expressway
The Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard is a tollway/expressway in the Philippines. It is considered part of the Radial Road 1 of Metro Manila...
-Sucat Link or Carlos Garcia Avenue Extension in Las Piñas are not yet also complete due to issue of properties of Senator Manny Villar
Manny Villar
Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently a Philippine Senator, president of the Nacionalista Party...
.
North Extension Controversy
The residents of Barangays Old Balara, Culiat and Pasong Tamo in Quezon CityQuezon City
Quezon City is the former capital and the most populous city in the Philippines. Located on the island of Luzon, Quezon City is one of the cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila, the National Capital Region. The city was named after Manuel L...
are against the C-5 North Extension Project because their homes are going to demolished and they do not have enough money to relocate. The location of project will be from Katipunan Avenue to Tandang Sora Avenue crossing Commonwealth Avenue
Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City
Commonwealth Avenue , formerly called as Don Mariano Marcos Avenue is a highway located in Quezon City, Philippines which spans from 10 to 18 lanes and known as the widest in the Philippines...
through a flyover. The flyover ends in Luzon Avenue.
South Extension Controversy
Recently, the Senate of the PhilippinesSenate of the Philippines
The Senate of the Philippines is the upper chamber of the bicameral legislature of the Philippines, the Congress of the Philippines...
investigated the South Extension since it passes many of Sen. Manny Villar
Manny Villar
Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is currently a Philippine Senator, president of the Nacionalista Party...
's properties such as Camella. The original C5 South Extension was called MCTEP, and was already approved by the Senate. MCTEP was a road that would be made as a toll expressway.
Transportation Links
- North Luzon ExpresswayNorth Luzon ExpresswayThe North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
- South Luzon ExpresswaySouth Luzon ExpresswayThe South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...
- Ninoy Aquino International AirportNinoy Aquino International AirportThe Ninoy Aquino International Airport or NAIA , also known as Manila International Airport , is the airport serving the general area of Manila and its surrounding metropolitan area...
- Coastal RoadManila-Cavite ExpresswayThe Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard is a tollway/expressway in the Philippines. It is considered part of the Radial Road 1 of Metro Manila...
(future) - Katipunan StationKatipunan LRT StationKatipunan LRT Station is a station on the Manila LRT Purple Line . It is the only underground station in the entire LRT system. The station is located in Loyola Heights in Quezon City and is named because of its location on Katipunan Avenue, one of Quezon City's main thoroughfares...
of LRT Line 2Manila LRT Purple LineThe Manila LRT Purple Line is the second line of the Manila Light Rail Transit System. The line contains eleven stations and runs over 13.8 kilometers of mostly elevated track, with the exception of Katipunan station, which is underground...
External links
- Map of Proposed C-5 Road North and South Extension-DPWH
- The C5 Extension controversy: An interactive map-GMANews.TV
See also
- Major roads in Metro ManilaMajor roads in Metro ManilaMetro Manila has a very extensive roadway system connecting the cities and municipalities of the metropolis and its surrounding provinces. The major roadways are the ten radial roads, braching from the capital city of Manila, and the five circumferential roads, which form semicircles around the...
- Metro ManilaMetro ManilaMetropolitan Manila , the National Capital Region , or simply Metro Manila, is the metropolitan region encompassing the City of Manila and its surrounding areas in the Philippines...
- North Luzon ExpresswayNorth Luzon ExpresswayThe North Luzon Expressway , and which is formerly called the North Diversion Road, and officially known as Radial Road 8 is a 4 to 8-lane limited-access toll expressway that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the Central Luzon region in the Philippines...
- South Luzon ExpresswaySouth Luzon ExpresswayThe South Luzon Expressway ', which is formerly called the South Superhighway ', and officially known as Radial Road 3 or R-3, is a network of three expressways that connects Metro Manila to the provinces of the CALABARZON region in the Philippines...
- Coastal RoadManila-Cavite ExpresswayThe Manila-Cavite Expressway or Aguinaldo Boulevard is a tollway/expressway in the Philippines. It is considered part of the Radial Road 1 of Metro Manila...
- Epifanio de los Santos AvenueEpifanio de los Santos AvenueEpifanio de los Santos Avenue , formerly known as Highway 54, is the main circumferential road and highway of Metro Manila in the Philippines. It is an important commuting artery between the northern and southern parts of the metropolitan area...