Harbor Link is a short connector from NLEX (Valenzuela) to Manila ports via Malabon and R-10. Traffic is primarily cargo-related, heavy overnight and light during daytime hours.
Harbor Link connects NLEX at Karuhatan/Valenzuela to R-10 and the Manila North Harbor area via Malabon/Dagat-Dagatan. The 5.65 km expressway primarily serves cargo and port logistics traffic.
Daytime traffic is light as most cargo movements occur overnight. The Malabon to R-10/Port section becomes busy from 10 PM to 6 AM as trucks transport cargo between NLEX-accessible warehouses and the port.
The Navotas fish port area near Dagat-Dagatan sees early morning traffic (3-5 AM) related to the fish market operations.
Harbor Link is a specialized connector linking NLEX at Karuhatan/Valenzuela to the Manila North Harbor and R-10 area. The 5.65 km expressway passes through Malabon and the Dagat-Dagatan area.
The NLEX end at Karuhatan provides direct access for trucks coming from Bulacan and Pampanga warehouses. The mid-section passes near the Navotas fish port, one of the largest fish markets in the Philippines, which generates unique early-morning traffic (3-5 AM).
The R-10/Port end connects to Manila's North Harbor area, serving container ships and cargo vessels. The expressway was specifically designed to reduce truck traffic through Caloocan and Malabon's congested residential streets.
Alternate routes
- MacArthur Highway to Manila: Surface route through Valenzuela to Malabon to Caloocan. Free but slower with local traffic and congestion. Saves toll but adds 20-30 min