Cavite, Philippines – In a significant
move, MPCALA Holdings
Inc. (MHI), the concessionaire for the Cavite-Laguna
Expressway (CALAX),
announces the highly anticipated opening of the
Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange. This 3.9-kilometer, 2×2 lane subsection of
the expressway is set improve travel convenience
for motorists across the
region.
Starting from
12:00 AM on November
8, 2023, motorists can
seamlessly navigate this
new subsection at no cost,
providing free passage until further notice. Motorists
will only be charged up
to the Silang East Interchange toll fee, marking
a customer-centric approach to travel on CALAX.
“We’re thrilled about this CALAX expansion, which will not only make life
easier for our motorists but also boost the local economy. By providing a quicker and
more convenient route to popular destinations in Cavite, we’re creating opportunities
for businesses to thrive and for families to make the most of their time together,” said
Mr. Raul Ignacio, President, and General Manager of MHI
The Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange will play a significant role in decongesting
the busiest highway in Cavite, offering a faster route to the emerging tourism destinations of Silang town and Tagaytay City. It is expected to cater to an additional 5,0
daily motorists, providing
them with convenient access to these vibrant areas.
This latest development connects CALAX
to Aguinaldo Highway in
Silang, further enhancing its accessibility and
extending the benefits of
convenient travel to the
local community and beyond.
Looking ahead,
CALAX will further expand
to a total of 45 kilometers by
2024 and will feature eight
interchanges: Technopark,
Laguna Boulevard, Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road,
Silang East, Silang (Aguinaldo), Governor’s Drive,
Open Canal, and Kawit
Interchange. CALAX will
eventually connect to the
Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX) in Kawit,
uniting key regions seamlessly. Presently, its operational segments span from
Mamplasan Rotunda up to
Silang East Interchange.
MPTC is the
leading mobility infrastructure and solutions provider in the Philippines. It is
the toll road development
arm of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation
(MPIC). Aside from CALAX and CAVITEX, MPTC
also holds the concession
rights for North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), NLEX
Connector Road, SubicClark-Tarlac Expressway
(SCTEX), and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway
(CCLEX) in Cebu.
For inquiries
about this press release please email us at: corpcomm@mptsouth.com
