A SEGMENT of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) will be opened by the first quarter of 2025.
The 7.8-kilometer segment from the Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange to Governor’s Drive is 25 percent complete and will be the longest operational section of Calax by the first quarter of next year.
In a statement, Raul Ignacio, MPCALA Holdings Inc. president and general manager, affirmed the company’s commitment to deliver this vital segment within schedule despite the construction challenges due to the recent typhoons.
“Despite the challenges faced in construction brought about by the recent typhoons, we are pressing forward to ensure the timely delivery of the Governor’s Drive Interchange. Once operational, this vital infrastructure will ease traffic congestion, provide a faster route for thousands of motorists, and stimulate economic growth across Cavite and Calabarzon,” Ignacio said.
The company said the entire 45-km Calax project is set to be operational by the third quarter of next year with the completion of two remaining segments – Subsection 2 Open Canal Interchange and Subsection 1 Kawit Interchange which are progressing steadily, with 15 percent and 25 percent completion, respectively.
Both segments, once finished, will eventually connect Calax to the Manila-Cavite Expressway (Cavitex) via the Cavitex-Calax Link.
The overall completion rate of the entire Calax project stands at 64 percent, MPCALA said.
CALAX serves over 45,000 motorists daily. Once the full expressway is connected to Cavitex, it will serve at least 95,000 motorists daily, significantly improving traffic flow and accessibility between Cavite, Laguna and the greater Manila area.
