Page updated Feb 24, 2026
Incidents and speeds: live traffic data. Operator: NLEX Corporation. Regulator: Toll Regulatory Board.
From our hourly incident log: 67 incidents on Harbor Link in the last 7 days, 0 of them accidents. The longest single delay was +18 min on Tue, Nov 3. Day by day.
By Aditya AmanPublished Feb 7, 2026Updated Feb 24, 2026Editorial PolicyLives in the Philippines and has driven nearly every Luzon expressway with his family.Cargo traffic: 10 PM - 6 AM (heaviest near R-10/Port end).
End to end (5.65 km): usually 6 min.
Live cause data is paused right now, so this shows the usual pattern: Cargo traffic: 10 PM - 6 AM (heaviest near R-10/Port end), with queues most often at R-10/Port.
Bakit traffic sa Harbor Link ngayon? Walang live na datos ngayon; karaniwang mabigat cargo traffic: 10 pm - 6 am (heaviest near r-10/port end).
Karuhatan/Valenzuela toward R-10/Port
Live status paused; typical conditions apply
R-10/Port toward Karuhatan/Valenzuela
Live status paused; typical conditions apply
Compare the reported delay above with these options before you commit to an entry plaza.
| Route | How it works | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Staying on Harbor Link? Check the fee for your exit in the Harbor Link toll matrix.
2 monitored segments. Usual time is each segment's length at its typical speed. “Now” shows an active incident first, then the speed feed, which refreshes every 4 hours. Pick your destination in the next section for the stretch you will drive.
| Segment | Length | Usual time | Now | Reported delay, both directions | Usually heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karuhatan/Valenzuela to Malabon/Dagat-DagatanMalabon fish port, Navotas | about 3 km | 3 min | Not reported | Not reported | No regular heavy hours |
| Malabon/Dagat-Dagatan to R-10/PortR-10, Manila North Harbor, Tondo port area | about 2.65 km | 3 min | Not reported | Not reported | No regular heavy hours |
Usual drive time for the segments each trip uses, with the delay reported on them now.
Karuhatan/Valenzuela to R-10/Port is about 5.7 km on Harbor Link, usually 6 min.
Harbor Link links NLEX at Karuhatan/Valenzuela to R-10 and the Manila North Harbor via Malabon and Dagat-Dagatan. Locals know it by the C3 and R-10 ends; cargo traffic is heaviest 10 PM to 6 AM and the Navotas fish port adds early-morning volume around 3–5 AM. NLEX traffic update today
Cargo traffic: 10 PM - 6 AM (heaviest near R-10/Port end). Fish market traffic: 3-5 AM near Malabon/Navotas. Daytime: Light to minimal. Weekdays busier than weekends for cargo movements. Price the trip with the toll and fuel calculator or the Harbor Link toll matrix.
| When | Direction | Usually | Why |
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| 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Both | Light | Daytime is quiet, most cargo moves overnight |
| 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM | Both | Moderate | Cargo trucks moving between NLEX and port |
| 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM | Near Malabon | Moderate | Navotas fish port market traffic |
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Every incident reported on Harbor Link per day, Philippine time, as logged by our hourly check. Worst delay is the longest single delay measured that day.
| Day | Incidents | Accidents | Closures | Roadworks | Slowdowns | Worst delay |
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| 6 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 6 slowdowns | +2 min | |
| 10 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 10 slowdowns | +5 min | |
| 12 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 12 slowdowns | +3 min | |
| 17 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 17 slowdowns | +2 min | |
| 18 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 18 slowdowns | +18 min | |
| 3 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 3 slowdowns | +3 min | |
| 1 incidents | 0 accidents | 0 closures | 0 roadworks | 1 slowdowns | +1 min |
Call 1-35000, answered by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). Give your km post. For a life-threatening emergency call 911. All expressway hotlines.
Yes, Harbor Link connects to NLEX at the Karuhatan/Valenzuela interchange. This allows trucks and vehicles from NLEX to reach the Manila port area without going through Caloocan and Manila surface roads.
Harbor Link primarily serves cargo and logistics traffic between NLEX and Manila ports (North Harbor, R-10). While open to all vehicles, it is most useful for port-bound traffic and Malabon/Navotas residents.
Harbor Link is 5.65 km end to end. Across its 2 monitored segments the drive takes about 6 min at typical speeds, before any reported delay.
The Harbor Link emergency hotline is 1-35000, operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). For life-threatening emergencies call 911.
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.
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