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The San Pedro City, Laguna northbound interchange of the South Luzon Expressway was officially opened on August 1
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The new interchange addresses the long-standing requests of San Pedro City residents for a northbound exit, given that only a southbound exit exists
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Around 5,000 to 10,000 motorists are expected to benefit from the new interchange, which will reduce 45 minutes of their travel time as they no longer have to go around to Southwoods exit to go to Manila
Up to 10,000 motorists are expected to benefit from the opening of the San Pedro City, Laguna northbound interchange of the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX).
It addresses the long-standing request of San Pedro City residents for a northbound exit, given that only a southbound exit exists, Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said.
“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.
Without a northbound interchange, motorists from San Pedro City heading to Metro Manila had to traverse the busy Manila South Road to enter Susana Heights Interchange in Muntinlupa City, or enter San Pedro southbound to exit Southwoods Interchange in Biñan City, and re-enter via 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, DPWH said.
The new interchange was implemented by the DPWH Regional Office IV-A and Laguna 2nd District Engineering Office via multi-year contracts since 2018 costing P915 million.
According to the Department of Transportation, 5,000 to 10,000 motorists are expected to benefit from the new interchange, which will reduce travel time by 45 minutes as there is no longer any need to pass through Southwoods to go to Manila.
