Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway

The Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway, more commonly known as MCX and formerly as Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road,[2] is a 4-kilometer (2.5 mi) long access-controlled toll expressway linking the southern province of Cavite to Muntinlupa in the Philippines. It is currently the shortest expressway in the Philippines. 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.[3]

Not to be confused with Manila–Cavite Expressway (CAVITEx).

Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway
Daang Hari-SLEX Link Road FWD-Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway
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	4.0 km (2.5 mi)
Existed	2015–present
Component highways	E2
Restrictions	Prohibited on expressway Motorcycles below 400cc[1] Bicycles Tricycles
Major junctions
East end	E2 / AH26 (South Luzon Expressway) in Muntinlupa
West end	Daang Hari Road in Muntinlupa
Location
Major cities	Muntinlupa
Highway system
Roads in the Philippines Highways Expressways List

At the east end, it feeds into and from the South Luzon Expressway in the city of Muntinlupa in Metro Manila. At the west end, it feeds into the junction of Daang Hari Road and Daang Reyna Road near the city's borders with Las Piñas and Bacoor.

The expressway was opened to traffic on July 24, 2015.[4] The expressway is designated as a spur component of Expressway 2 (E2) of the Philippine expressway network.

On December 7, 2019, AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation entered a deal with its partner, the life insurance company FWD Life Insurance Philippines, unveiling the highway as FWD-Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway (FWD-MCX).[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 lines.

The expressway starts with the T-interchange with South Luzon Expressway near Susana Heights. It follows a slight curving route paralleling Magdaong Creek, 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 at a roundabout with Daang Hari and Daang Reyna.

Technical specifications

• Name: Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway
• Concession holder: Ayala Corporation[6]
• Operator: MCX Tollway Inc.[3][6]
• Length: 4 km (2.5 mi)
• Concession starting date: 2015
• Concession ending date: 2045
• Highway exits: 2
• Toll plazas: 1
• Rest and Service Areas: 1[7]
• Minimum Height Clearance on Underpasses:

Toll

MCX Toll Plaza

Tolls are assessed in each direction at the toll barrier, based on class. An interoperability agreement signed by the operators of the Muntinlupa–Cavite and South Luzon Expressways was signed three days before the formal opening of the former.[8] 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 and/or the Metro Manila Skyway to Susana Heights Exit.[9] In accordance with law, all toll rates include a 12% Value-Added Tax.

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 measured from the expressway's western terminus at Daang Hari Road, as suggested by markers along it.[10] 

km[10]	mi	Destinations	Notes
3	1.9	E2 / AH26 (SLEX) – Makati, Manila, Susana Heights, Calamba	T-interchange. Eastern terminus. No entrance from Susana Heights Access Road.
0.4	0.25	MCX toll plaza (electronic toll collection, cash payments)
0.3	0.19	Caltex service station (westbound access only)
0	0.0	Daang Hari Road – Cavite, Las Piñas, Vista City, San Pedro	Roundabout. Western terminus.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi       Incomplete access       Tolled

References

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. "Toll". AC Infra. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
4. Valiente, Catherine S. (July 24, 2015). "Aquino opens Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway". The Manila Times. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
5. "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.
6. "MCX". Toll Regulatory Board. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
7. "There's a new Caltex station along the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway". Gadgets Magazine. June 4, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
8. "Ayala, San Miguel sign interoperability deal for MCX". ABS-CBN News. July 21, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
9. Tabamo, Dinzo (July 25, 2015). "The new Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway is now open". TopGear.com.ph. Summit Media. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
10. "Muntinlupa - Cavite Expressway" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved June 24, 2020.

External links

• MCX - Muntinlupa Cavite Expressway on Facebook