The Department of Public Works and Highways has announced that rehabilitation work along Circumferential Road 5 will begin before the end of the year. In particular, construction will take place between the Kalayaan Interchange in Taguig and Capitol Hills Drive in Quezon City—roughly 15km of C5.
According to the agency, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. specifically ordered the renovation project. During a recent inspection, Secretary Giovanni Lopez of the DWPH took note of the highway’s dilapidated state.
“Grabe ang problema dito sa C5. Humihingi kami ng paumanhin, dispensa, at pasensya sa lahat ng ating kababayan. Magsisimula na ang C5 rehabilitation,” said Lopez. “Maganda sa DPWH ngayon, meron na silang konsepto na ‘work on workable.’ Kung ano ang pwedeng trabahuhin, tatrabahuhin na po natin.”
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It is still unclear how long the rehabilitation project will take and its exact construction schedule. Repair works have technically already begun, as the Pasig Boulevard–C5 Flyover underwent its own renovation over the 2026 Undas holiday.
Along with the rehabilitation project, several other initiatives could reshape how C5 operates over the next several years. The newly opened North Luzon Expressway–C5 Northlink will eventually extend to C.P. Garcia Avenue. On the other end of the thoroughfare, the Cavitex-C5 Link is set to connect to the longer Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX). Flood-absorptive sidewalks are also expected to strengthen the road against heavy rains.
Moreover, a busway along the entire 46km corridor could be in the pipeline with the Department of Transportation. A C5 carousel could offer up to 88 stops from Valenzuela to Las Piñas. However, before we build any new roads, let’s fix up the ones we already have. Watch this space for the latest updates on the C5 Rehabilitation Project.
