Inaugurated in September 2012, it bypasses the town proper of Candelaria.

It was initiated as a project of former Quezon 2nd district Representative Irvin Alcala as an effort to decongest traffic at Pan-Philippine Highway.

[2] The entire road is designated as National Route 609 (N609) of the Philippine highway network.

It reunites with Maharlika Highway at its eastern end.

The entire route is located in Candelaria, Quezon.