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'Laking ginhawa sa mga motorista!' Northbound SLEX link opens in San Pedro after years of delay

Published Aug 1, 2025 04:26 pm

At A Glance

  • A long-delayed northbound interchange along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in San Pedro City, Laguna opened to motorists on Friday, Aug. 1.
  • The new ramps provide direct northbound access to and from San Pedro, addressing years of clamor from residents and commuters.
  • Prior to its opening, motorists were forced to use longer or congested routes to reach SLEX northbound.
  • The ₱915-million project was implemented by DPWH Regional Office IV-A and Laguna 2nd District Engineering Office.
  • Funded under a multi-year infrastructure program, construction began in 2018.
  • DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the project supports the Build Better More agenda of President Marcos.
  • Transportation and local officials joined the inauguration, including DOTR Secretary Vivencio Dizon and Laguna Governor Sol Aragones.
Vehicles pass through the newly opened northbound service road connecting South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to San Pedro City, Laguna on Friday, August 1, 2025. The new access road is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between the expressway and nearby communities. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
Vehicles pass through the newly opened northbound service road connecting South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to San Pedro City, Laguna on Friday, August 1, 2025. The new access road is expected to ease traffic congestion and improve connectivity between the expressway and nearby communities. (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
A long-delayed northbound interchange along the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in San Pedro City, Laguna opened to motorists on Friday, Aug. 1, following years of construction carried out by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).
Citing persistent demand from residents and daily commuters, DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the newly completed ramps now provide direct northbound access to and from San Pedro, addressing longstanding clamor from motorists who previously relied solely on a southbound exit.
Before the interchange became operational, northbound travelers from San Pedro were forced to take the congested Manila South Road toward Susana Heights in Muntinlupa or drive southbound to Southwoods Interchange in Biñan City before re-entering SLEX heading north.
Motorists approaching from the southbound direction also had limited access to San Pedro, often exiting at Susana Heights and doubling back via local roads or through an expressway re-entry which results in inefficient and time-consuming commutes.
The P915-million project, implemented by DPWH Regional Office IV-A and the Laguna 2nd District Engineering Office, was funded under a multi-year program that began in 2018.
“This project stands as a clear example of what we can achieve when we work together—government, private sector, and communities united under a shared goal,” Bonoan said.
“It reflects our broader commitment under the Build Better More Infrastructure Agenda of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., toward building a more connected, more resilient, and more inclusive Bagong Pilipinas,” he added.
Among those who joined the inauguration were Transportation Secretary Vivencio Dizon, Toll Regulatory Board Executive Director Jose Arturo M. Tugade, and Laguna 1st District Representative Ma. Rene Ann Lourdes G. Matibag and Laguna Governor Sol Aragones.
Also in attendance were DPWH Undersecretary Eugenio R. Pipo Jr., Assistant Secretary Loreta C. Malaluan, Regional Director Jovel G. Mendoza, and Assistant Regional Director Henry Alcantara.

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