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CALAX GOVERNOR’S DRIVE INTERCHANGE REACHES 25% COMPLETION, TO OPEN BY Q1 2025

admin September 22, 2024

MPCALA Holdings Inc., the concessionaire of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX), announced that the CALAX Governor’s Drive Interchange has reached its 25% completion milestone.

The interchange, slated to open by the first quarter of 2025, is expected to decongest traffic on major roads in Cavite, specifically Aguinaldo Highway in Silang, and help spur economic activities for the cities and municipalities along the alignment in the province of Cavite.

Spanning 7.8 km from the Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange to Governor’s Drive, this segment will be the longest operational section of CALAX by the first quarter of 2025, while the two remaining segments are still under construction. Currently, ongoing work includes excavation works, bridge and drainage construction, and installation of fences.

Raul Ignacio, president and general manager of MPCALA Holdings Inc., acknowledged construction challenges by the recent typhoons but affirmed the company’s commitment to deliver this vital segment within schedule.

“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 stated.

In addition to the Governor’s Drive Interchange, two other major segments of CALAX, Subsection 2 (Open Canal Interchange) and Subsection 1 (Kawit Interchange), are progressing steadily, with 15% and 25% 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. Currently, the overall completion rate of the entire CALAX project stands at 64%.

At present, 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.