The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday announced that the northbound interchange of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) in San Pedro City, Laguna, officially opened, providing the city and its neighboring areas the fastest route to Metro Manila and the most convenient entry from farther south.
“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. 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,” Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said.
The new interchange will address the long-standing requests of San Pedro City residents for a northbound exit, given that only a southbound exit exists.
Without the northbound interchange, drivers from San Pedro City traveling to Metro Manila were required to navigate the congested Manila South Road to access the Susana Heights Interchange in Muntinlupa City, or they could head southbound from San Pedro to exit at the Southwoods Interchange in Biñan City, subsequently re-entering through its northbound toll plaza.
Motorists going to San Pedro City from the southbound of SLEX, meanwhile, had to exit at Susana Heights Interchange and either re-enter via its southbound entry to exit again at San Pedro southbound plaza, or take the Susana Heights exit and access San Pedro City through Manila South Road in Muntinlupa City. Neither of these routes offered a practical solution for daily commuters.
The new interchange was implemented by the DPWH Regional Office IV-A (Calabarzon) and Laguna 2nd District Engineering Office via multi-year contracts since 2018, costing P915 million.
