MPCALA Holdings Inc., the concessionaire of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), said Thursday it expects to open the CALAX Governor’s Drive Interchange by the first quarter of 2025.
The company said CALAX Governor’s Drive Interchange would decongest traffic on major roads in Cavite, specifically Aguinaldo Highway in Silang and help spur economic activities in cities and municipalities along the alignment in Cavite province.
Spanning 7.8 kilometers from the Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange to Governor’s Drive, the segment will be the longest operational section of CALAX by the first quarter of 2025, while the two remaining segments are still under construction.
Ongoing work includes excavation works, bridge and drainage construction and installation of fences. The project is now 25-percent completed.
MPCAL president and general manager Raul Ignacio said the company is committed to delivering the vital segment of CALAX within schedule despite 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,” Ignacio said.
Once operational, the project will ease traffic congestion, provide a faster route for thousands of motorists and stimulate economic growth across Cavite and CALABARZON, he said.
Two other major segments of CALAX, Subsection 2 (Open Canal Interchange) and Subsection 1 (Kawit Interchange), are progressing steadily, with 15-percent and 25-percent completion, respectively.
Both segments are expected to open by the third quarter of 2025 and 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.
CALAX serves over 45,000 motorists daily. Once the full expressway is connected to CAVITEX, it will serve at least 95,000 motorists daily, improving traffic flow and accessibility between Cavite, Laguna and the Greater Manila Area.
