SLEX San Pedro Northbound Exit opens, set to ease travel for thousands

The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) San Pedro Northbound Exit in Laguna opened on Friday, August 1, expected to ease travel for thousands of motorists.

Laguna Acting Provincial Information Officer Danilo Lucas highlighted that the new interchange will boost local economic growth and tourism, with about 5,000 to 10,000 motorists benefiting daily from reduced travel time by up to 45 minutes.

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon emphasized during the inauguration ceremony that the new exit will save motorists from having to go through Biñan to head north to Manila.

Construction for the 2.3-kilometer-long interchange began in July 2018 with an initial budget of around P600 million, but right-of-way issues led to delays and increased the total project cost to P915 million.

Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan assured that flooding will not be a problem along the toll road, as measures have been taken to address this issue.

The new interchange symbolizes unity in governance, modern engineering, and public-centered development, marking a significant milestone for San Pedro's progress.