Silang segment of Calax opens today

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The 3.9-kilometer Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange segment of Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) opens today, November 8, allowing motorists free passage initially on this new subsection.

MPCALA Holdings Inc. (MHI), the Calax concessionaire, said starting 12 a.m. on Nov. 8, motorists can seamlessly navigate the new subsection at no cost, providing free passage until further notice.

Motorists will only be charged up to the Silang East Interchange toll fee, said MHI which is a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. (MPTC).

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Raul Ignacio, MHI president and general manager, said in a statement this Calax expansion will not only ease travel for motorists but will 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,” Ignacio said.

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, MHI said.

The interchange is expected to cater to an additional 5,000 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, added MHI.

At present, Calax’s operational segments span from Mamplasan Rotunda up to Silang East Interchange.

For 2024, Calax will further expand to a total of 45 km 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.

Aside from Calax and Cavitex, MPTC also holds the concession rights for North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), NLEX Connector Road, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway. – Myla Iglesias

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