PBBM Inspects CALAX Governor’s Drive Construction Progress

March 21, 2025 – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led an inspection of the ongoing construction of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) Governor’s Drive Interchange, reaffirming the administration’s commitment to enhancing the country’s road infrastructure. 

The President assessed the progress of this vital expressway project alongside Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vivencio B. Dizon, Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic C. Remulla, Cavite Governor Hon. Athena D. Tolentino, General Trias Mayor Hon. Luis “Jonjon” A. Ferrer, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, MPTC President and CEO Jose Ma. K. Lim, and MPT South Officer-in-Charge Ms. Elnora D. Rumawak. 

CALAX, a 44.6-kilometer four-lane expressway, aims to improve connectivity between Cavite and Laguna, home to the country’s key economic zones. 

During the inspection, particular focus was given to the Governor’s Drive Interchange, which is currently 44% complete and targeted for full operation by the third quarter of 2025. Once operational, this segment will decongest Governor’s Drive and provide seamless access to major economic hubs in the region. 

Upon full completion, CALAX will ease traffic on major thoroughfares such as Governor’s Drive, Aguinaldo Highway, and Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road, further boosting trade, tourism, and economic activity in the region. It is also expected to significantly reduce travel time between CAVITEX and SLEX by about 45 minutes, benefiting up to 95,000 motorists daily. Additionally, it will connect to the Manila-Cavite Expressway (CAVITEX), providing a seamless link between Metro Manila and Region IV-A (CALABARZON). 

Currently, operational segments of CALAX include entry at Mamplasan and interchanges at Laguna Boulevard, Laguna Technopark, Santa Rosa-Tagaytay Road, Silang East, and Silang Aguinaldo. 

Aside from CALAX, Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC) holds concession rights for the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX), Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX), NLEX Connector Road, and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX).