Soon-to-open: CALAX Silang Interchange passable by July

Metro Pacific Tollways South (MPT South), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC), took select members of the media on an exclusive tour for a first glimpse of the soon-to-open section of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) - the Silang (Aguinaldo) Interchange, or Subsection 4.

Subsection 4 is currently 80% completed. It will provide a crucial connection to the Aguinaldo Highway, the busiest highway in Cavite. This development will greatly enhance travel convenience to Silang town and Tagaytay when it becomes accessible to motorists this July.

Through its “Envirosafe Tour”, MPT South showcased its dedication to innovation and green technology by highlighting energy-efficient equipment along CALAX.

The operational sections of CALAX feature toll plazas equipped with solar panels, generating power for their own operations. 

LED fixtures are installed in both lighting and roadway systems, enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability measures throughout the company.

MPT South is committed to carbon offsetting initiatives, actively involved in planting trees and creating biodiverse areas along CALAX. These initiatives have a two-fold purpose: offsetting the company’s emissions and mitigating the emissions produced by customer vehicles. In fact, MPT South has already started using EVs as patrol vehicles.  

“MPT South recognizes the importance of balancing progress with responsible practices, and we remain committed to implementing initiatives that prioritize sustainability, environmental stewardship, and community well-being. Through this program, we aim to create a positive and lasting impact on the regions we serve, ensuring a better future for all,” said Mr. Raul L. Ignacio, president and general manager of MPT South.

Aside from CALAX, MPTC also holds concession rights for Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), the C5 Link Segment, the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), the Subic-Clark Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), the NLEX Connector Road, and the Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) in Cebu.