With the opening of several key sections of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) and the CAVITEX C5 Link, toll road operator MPT South expects a 30-percent traffic growth by the end of 2025.
In a statement, MPT South said this translates to over 340,000 average daily motorists, a significant increase from the current figure of 259,815.
This growth in traffic, according to the operator, will primarily be due to the expected opening of the remaining three segments of CALAX – the CALAX Governor’s Drive Interchange, Open Canal Interchange, and Kawit Interchange – as well as the C5 Link Segment 3B, which will connect the current Sucat Interchange to the C5 Link Flyover Extension, spanning from SLEX-Taguig to E. Rodriguez in C5.
The CAVITEX-CALAX Link, currently under construction, will integrate these two major toll roads, creating a more seamless connection for motorists, MPT South president and general manager Raul Ignacio noted.
“Aside from providing an enhanced driving experience for our motorists, our projects also aim to contribute to the region’s economic development by improving accessibility and connectivity,” Ignacio added.
MPT South is allocating P14 billion in capital expenditures (CAPEX) in 2025 to support the construction and maintenance of its infrastructure.
“Despite the challenges we face in construction, such as the timely delivery of right-of-way and the recent typhoons, we are working around the clock to ensure the delivery of these vital infrastructure projects for the benefit of progress by the end of 2025,” Ignacio said.
CALAX is currently operational from the SLEX – Mamplasan Interchange in Biñan City, Laguna to the Silang – Aguinaldo Highway Interchange in Cavite, which was opened to traffic last year.
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