NLEX heavy traffic expected on Nov. 22-23, 2025 due to BLACKPINK concert

Traffic on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) is expected to be heavy this weekend (November 22 and 23) due to the concert of BLACKPINK, NLEX Corporation said Tuesday.

"The BLACKPINK Deadline World Tour will be held at the Philippine Arena on Saturday and Sunday, November 22 and 23, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM. Heavy traffic is expected in the area during the event," the company said in an advisory.

"Motorists are encouraged to load RFID accounts and plan their trips in advance," it added.

NLEX Corp. advised those attending the concert to take the Ciudad de Victoria exit.

Meanwhile, motorists bound for Bocaue or Santa Maria were advised to take alternate routes via the Marilao, Bocaue, or Tambubong exits.

"Traffic personnel will be deployed along NLEX-covered areas to provide assistance," NLEX Corp. said.

The South Korean girl group BLACKPINK will be holding a two-night show at the Philippine Arena in Bulacan on November 22 and 23.

“Deadline” will be BLACPINK’s third solo concert in the Philippines. They were in the Philippines in 2023 for their “Born Pink” concert at the Philippine Arena. —KG, GMA Integrated News