Construction work is starting on $2.66 billion road project in the Philippines.

Major tolled highway projects are commencing in the Philippines – image courtesy of © Nathanael Kiefer| Dreamstime.com
The SALEx expressway project will stretch 40.65km and is worth $2.66 billion. Construction for this elevated expressway will include three sections for the Metro Manila Skyway and Shoreline Express.
Meanwhile, construction of the first section of the 136.4km NALEx will cost $2.59 billion. This route will link Metro Manila with Central Luzon as well as the New Manila International Airport. The second section of the NALEx project will link with Pampanga and Tarlac City.