Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway

Not to be confused with Manila–Cavite Expressway.


Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway
Map of expressways in Luzon, with the Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway in orange
Muntinlupa–Cavite Expwy.jpg
Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway looking east towards the Susana Heights Interchange
Route information
Auxiliary route of E2
Maintained by Prime Asset Ventures Inc.
Length4 km (2.5 mi)
Existed2015–present
Component
highways		 E2
RestrictionsNo motorcycles below 400cc[1]
Major junctions
East end AH 26 (E2) (South Luzon Expressway) in Muntinlupa
West endDaang Hari Road in Muntinlupa
Location
CountryPhilippines
Major citiesMuntinlupa
Highway system
  • Roads in the Philippines

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.

Opened to traffic on July 24, 2015,[4][5] it is currently the shortest expressway in the Philippines, connecting the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) to the Daang Hari Road and Daang Reyna Road near Las Piñas and Bacoor.

Route description[edit]

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]

History[edit]

Alabang-Sto. Tomas Development Inc. (ASDI), a joint venture between Philippine National Construction Corporation (PNCC) and National Development Company (NDC), was created to undertake what was initially known as Daang Hari–SLEX Connector Road Project. On December 15, 2009, ASDI and PNCC signed a Memorandum of Agreement, with ASDI as the Main Turnkey Contractor. The project was 25% complete when the Department of Public Works and Highways took over for public bidding. Ayala Corporation won the bid for ₱900 million, reimbursing ASDI ₱353 million.[7]

Known in the planning stages as the Daang Hari–SLEX Link Road, the expressway was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority board on July 18, 2011, making it the first toll road awarded under the Public-Private Partnership program of the Benigno Aquino III administration. The Notice of Award was issued on December 22, 2011, and Ayala Corporation signed a 30-year concession agreement on April 12, 2012.[8] Construction began on October 1, 2012, and concluded on June 30, 2015.[9] On July 24, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. PHT, the expressway was opened to traffic following its inauguration by President Benigno Aquino III.[4]

The expressway was operated by MCX Tollway Inc., a subsidiary of Ayala Corporation's AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation.[10] On December 7, 2019, FWD Life Philippines and AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation announced their Expressway Sponsorship Program, renaming the expressway as FWD-Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (FWD-MCX) as part of FWD's marketing initiative.[3]

On August 10, 2023, the Villar Group, through a company that it controls, Prime Asset Ventures Inc., acquired the expressway from Ayala.[11][12]

Toll[edit]

MCX Toll Plaza

Tolls are assessed in each direction at the toll barrier, based on class. An interoperability agreement was signed by Ayala Corporation and San Miguel Corporation, the operators of Muntinlupa–Cavite and South Luzon Expressways, three days before the formal opening of the former in 2015.[13]

As a result of the agreement, motorists using the Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway would be required to pay a toll fee, which depends on the vehicle class, in addition to the toll fee between their entry or exit point at SLEX, Skyway, or, since 2022, the STAR Tollway and Susana Heights Exit. Eastbound vehicles choosing to pay in cash receive tickets at the MCX Toll Plaza and pay their toll fees upon exit from SLEX or STAR Tollway or at the Skyway Main Toll Plaza in Muntinlupa, as part of San Miguel Corporation's Seamless Southern Tollways.[14][15][16] On the other hand, westbound vehicles pay their toll fees at the MCX Toll Plaza. 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.[17] 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) 		₱18.00
Class 2
(Buses, Light Trucks) 		₱37.00
Class 3
(Heavy Trucks) 		₱55.00

Source: Toll Regulatory Board

Exits[edit]

View of MCX westward from its interchange with South Luzon Expressway at MCX/Susana Heights Exit

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. 

kmmiDestinationsNotes
26.116.2 AH 26 (E2) (SLEX) – Makati, Manila, Susana Heights, CalambaHybrid trumpet and directional T interchange; eastern terminus
28.517.7Daang Hari Toll Plaza
28.617.8Caltex service station (westbound access only)
28.617.8Shell service station (eastbound access only)[18]
28.918.0Daang Hari Road / Daang Reyna / Biazon Road – Las Piñas, Bacoor, Vista City, San Pedro, Southville 3Roundabout; western terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ 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[edit]

  1. ^ Ilagan, Aris (August 18, 2018). "TRB issues ultimatum vs. sub-400cc motorbikes entering expressways". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved May 20, 2020.
  2. ^ "Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road (Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway) Project". PPP Center. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  3. ^ a b "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.
  4. ^ a b Valiente, Catherine S. (July 24, 2015). "Aquino opens Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on July 25, 2015. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  5. ^ "MUNTINLUPA-CAVITE EXPRESSWAY (MCX) (DAANG HARI–SLEX LINK ROAD PROJECT)". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  6. ^ "Road and Bridge Inventory". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  7. ^ "Corporate Profile". Philippine National Construction Corporation. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  8. ^ "Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway Opens July 24". Ayala Corporation. July 24, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  9. ^ "Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX) Project" (PDF). Public-Private Partnership Center. April 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2024.
  10. ^ "Toll". AC Infra. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  11. ^ Esmael, Lisbet (August 9, 2023). "Villar Group acquires Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway from Ayala". CNN Philippines. Archived from the original on August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Gonzales, Iris (August 10, 2023). "Villar Group completes acquisition of MCX". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  13. ^ "Ayala, San Miguel sign interoperability deal for MCX". ABS-CBN News. July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  14. ^ Tabamo, Dinzo (July 25, 2015). "The new Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway is now open". TopGear Philippines. Summit Media. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  15. ^ SLEX - MaTES [@OfficialSLEX] (November 30, 2022). "Tweet" (Tweet). Retrieved December 2, 2022 – via Twitter.
  16. ^ Grecia, Leandre (December 1, 2022). "SMC's Seamless Southern Tollways project seeks to reduce stops for motorists". TopGear Philippines. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  17. ^ "SMC tollways to go 100% cashless by Jan. 11". Philippine News Agency. January 5, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  18. ^ 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[edit]

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