Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway
The Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway (MCX),[a] signed as E2 of the Philippine expressway network, is a 4-kilometer-long (2.5 mi) controlled-access toll expressway linking the southern province of Cavite to Muntinlupa in the Philippines. It is currently the shortest expressway in the Philippines, connecting the South Luzon Expressway to the Daang Hari Road and Daang Reyna Road near Las Piñas and Bacoor. It is owned by the Department of Public Works and Highways and operated by MCX Tollway Inc., a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation's AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation.[4]
Map of expressways in Luzon, with the Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway in orange | |
Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway looking east towards the Susana Heights Interchange | |
| Route information | |
| Auxiliary route of E2 | |
| Maintained by MCX Tollway Inc. | |
| Length | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
| Existed | 2015–present |
| Component highways | E2 |
| Restrictions | No motorcycles below 400cc[1] |
| Major junctions | |
| East end | AH 26 (E2) (South Luzon Expressway) in Muntinlupa |
| West end | Daang Hari Road in Muntinlupa |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Major cities | Muntinlupa |
| Highway system | |
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The expressway was opened to traffic on July 24, 2015.[5]
Route description
Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway acts as a connector between Daang Hari and South Luzon Expressway. The expressway passes near the vicinity of New Bilibid Prisons and Southville 2A, one of the relocation areas of informal settlers who once lived beside the Philippine National Railways line.
The expressway starts with a T-interchange with South Luzon Expressway near Susana Heights. It follows a slight curving route paralleling Magdaong River, which acts as a boundary between barangays Poblacion and Tunasan. It soon passes near the New Bilibid Prisons, where several access roads are rerouted with the construction of the expressway. The expressway ends as a roundabout with Daang Hari, Daang Reyna, and Biazon Road.[6]
Toll
Tolls are assessed in each direction at the toll barrier, based on class. An interoperability agreement signed by the operators of Muntinlupa–Cavite and South Luzon Expressways was signed three days before the formal opening of the former.[7] The result of the agreement is that motorists using the Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway will have to pay a toll fee depending on the vehicle class in addition to the toll fee from the South Luzon Expressway or Skyway to Susana Heights Exit. Eastbound vehicles opting to pay in cash are given tickets at MCX Toll Plaza and will pay their toll fees upon exit from SLEX or STAR Tollway or at Skyway Main Toll Plaza.[8][9][10] In accordance with law, all toll rates include a 12% value-added tax.
The expressway implements an electronic toll collection (ETC) system, using the RFID-based Autosweep.[11] The ETC system is shared with SMC Infrastructure tollways such as SLEX, Skyway, STAR Tollway, NAIAX, and TPLEX.
| Class | Toll |
|---|---|
| Class 1 (Cars, Motorcycles, SUVs, Jeepneys) | ₱17.00 |
| Class 2 (Buses, Light Trucks) | ₱35.00 |
| Class 3 (Heavy Trucks) | ₱52.00 |
Source: Toll Regulatory Board
Exits
The entire route is located in Muntinlupa. Kilometer count is numbered by kilometer posts, designating Rizal Park in Manila as kilometer zero as it branches off from the South Luzon Expressway.
| km | mi | Destinations | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26.1 | 16.2 | AH 26 (E2) (SLEX) – Makati, Manila, Susana Heights, Calamba | Directional T interchange; eastern terminus | ||
| 28.5 | 17.7 | MCX toll plaza | |||
| 28.6 | 17.8 | Caltex service station (westbound access only) | |||
| 28.6 | 17.8 | Shell service station (eastbound access only)[12] | |||
| 28.9 | 18.0 | Daang Hari Road / Daang Reyna / Biazon Road – Las Piñas, Bacoor, Vista City, San Pedro, Southville 3 | Roundabout; western terminus | ||
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
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Notes
- ^ The Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway is also known by its former name as the Daang Hari–SLEX Link Road.[2] Because of a sponsorship deal with FWD Life Philippines, the expressway is also known as the FWD-Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (FWD-MCX).[3]
References
- ^ Ilagan, Aris (August 18, 2018). "TRB issues ultimatum vs. sub-400cc motorbikes entering expressways". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
- ^ "Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road (Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway) Project". PPP Center. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ "FWD Insurance teams up with MCX Tollway, Inc., unveils FWD - Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX) symbolizing the country's road to progress". FWD Life Philippines. December 7, 2019.
- ^ "Toll". AC Infra. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
- ^ Valiente, Catherine S. (July 24, 2015). "Aquino opens Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ "Road and Bridge Inventory". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
- ^ "Ayala, San Miguel sign interoperability deal for MCX". ABS-CBN News. July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ Tabamo, Dinzo (July 25, 2015). "The new Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway is now open". TopGear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
- ^ SLEX - MaTES [@OfficialSLEX] (November 30, 2022). "Tweet" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ Grecia, Leandre (December 1, 2022). "SMC's Seamless Southern Tollways project seeks to reduce stops for motorists". TopGear Philippines. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
- ^ "SMC tollways to go 100% cashless by Jan. 11". Philippine News Agency. January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
- ^ Damicog, Jeffrey (February 22, 2022). "BuCor stops construction of gas station in NBP's reservation in Muntinlupa City". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
External links
- MCX - Muntinlupa Cavite Expressway on Facebook