CALAX Governor’s Drive Interchange to open Q1 2025

MANILA: The Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Governor’s Drive Interchange has reached is set to open come first quarter of 2025.

In a statement, MPCALA Holdings Incorporated announced its target for the project as it has reached the 25-percent completion milestone.

Spanning 7.8 kilometers from Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange to Governor’s Drive, the said portion shall be the longest operational section of CALAX by the time it is completed, while the two remaining segments are still under construction.

Per the toll operator, the project’s ongoing work includes excavation works, bridge and drainage construction, and fence installation. 

Once it becomes operational, the CALAX Governor’s Drive Interchange is eyed to decongest traffic the Aguinaldo Highway in Silang and help spur economic activities for the cities and municipalities along the alignment in the province of Cavite.

MPCALA Holdings Incorporated President and General Manager Raul Ignacio affirmed the company’s commitment to deliver this vital segment within schedule amid the construction challenges caused by 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 stated.

In addition to the Governor’s Drive Interchange, Subsections 2 (Open Canal Interchange) and 1 (Kawit Interchange) are progressing steadily — with 15 and 25-percent completion, respectively. The two aforementioned segments are expected to open come third quarter of next year 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 percent.

At present, CALAX is being utilized by more than 45,000 motorists every day. 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.

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