San Miguel Corp. said the new 6×6-lane configuration of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) from Susanna Heights in Muntinlupa City to Calamba, Laguna — with two additional lanes on both southbound and northbound sides — will open in December 2024 in time for Christmas.
The at-grade expansion, undertaken by San Miguel unit and SLEX concession holder SMC SLEX Inc., is proceeding on schedule, with the 29-kilometer stretch slated to open in the third week of December.
SMC chairman and chief executive Ramon Ang said the construction on the section from Calamba to Sto. Tomas, Batangas and the expansion of some 20 bridges connecting the SLEX main carriageway would be completed by July 2025.
“This December, as our countrymen prepare to celebrate Christmas and travel more to spend time with friends and family, they can look forward to a wider, better SLEX. This will help in significantly reducing traffic buildup during the Holiday rush,” Ang said.
“The SLEX expansion is a major undertaking that entailed significant effort and investment, and a lot of patience and cooperation from motorists and stakeholders. We are very glad that motorists can soon enjoy faster trips to and from Southern Luzon,” he said.
Ang said that ensuring that SLEX is fully operational throughout the construction period has been a consistent priority of the company. “Our contractors and project teams continue to do everything they can to minimize impact on vehicle traffic,” he said.
“We want to assure our motorists that we will continue to work as efficiently as possible, and minimize disruptions to their travel as we complete the expansion,” he said.
