MPCALA to open 2 Calax interchanges

MANILA, Philippines — Two new interchanges in the Laguna segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) will open tomorrow, according to Department of Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar.

The opening of the Laguna Boulevard and the Laguna Technopark interchanges in Biñan will give motorists access to and from the Laguna Technopark and have an alternative route to and from Nuvali via Laguna Boulevard and South Boulevard.

“I am happy that this BBB project has progressed despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. The community quarantine affected the mobilization of construction, the manpower that oversee the coordination to secure the service roads, and the overall timeline of the project,” said Villar, who inspected the interchanges yesterday.

“We have carefully navigated through this situation and we are ready to open these interchanges to the public at 12:01 am on Aug. 18. It is really a delicate balance as we aim to reach more milestones of this project, while keeping our people, the community and the construction sites safe,” he said.

The new interchanges will also decongest the Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road and other local service roads in the area.

“About 10,000 cars per day are currently served by the Laguna segment, and these interchanges are added catalysts for the much needed economic activity at all levels. It will allow the flow of output of goods and services that people utilize, thereby spurring growth in the community and the region,” Villar said.

MPCALA Holdings Inc. president Bobby Bontia said the interchanges would open in full electronic mode to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.