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CALAX Traffic Update Today

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Passable, no incidents reported

No accident, closure, flooding or slowdown on CALAX

Southbound: passableNorthbound: passable

Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan, walang naiulat na aksidente, baha o sarado.

End to end (44.6 km): 33 min at typical speeds

As of · incidents checked hourly

Why Is There Traffic on CALAX Today?

No specific cause is on record as of 13:07 PHT: no accident, closure, flooding, roadworks or reported slowdown on CALAX. Any queue you meet now is volume at the usual bottlenecks (Silang East, Silang Interchange). Weekdays: Light throughout.

Bakit traffic sa CALAX ngayon? Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan, walang naiulat na aksidente, baha o sarado.

CALAX northbound and southbound traffic update today

CALAX southbound traffic update today

Passable, no incidents reported

As of 13:07 PHT, from incident reports checked hourly.

CALAX northbound traffic update today

Passable, no incidents reported

As of 13:07 PHT, from incident reports checked hourly.

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What’s Happening on CALAX Right Now

Accidents, closures, roadworks and slowdowns from TomTom incident data, checked hourly, plus our own segment speed monitoring. Last checked .

No accident, closure, flooding, roadworks or slowdown reported on CALAX as of .

Cleared in the last 24 hours

  1. Slow traffic, Mamplasan → Greenfield (Cavite-Laguna Expressway to New Binan Road) · cleared

CALAX Traffic Map

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What Drivers Are Reporting on CALAX

Live Waze map: accidents, hazards, police and stalled vehicles as reported by drivers right now.

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CALAX Segment by Segment

4 monitored segments covering 44.63 km. Speeds refresh every 4 hours.

4 segments·All segments flowing·Overall: Clear

MamplasanGreenfield

8 km · Southbound

Clear
Typical: 80 km/h
SLEX connectionSta. Rosa

GreenfieldTechnopark

10 km · Southbound

Clear
Typical: 80 km/h
Laguna TechnoparkLaguna Blvd

TechnoparkSilang East

16 km · Southbound

Clear
Typical: 80 km/h

Weekends 7 AM-11 AM, 4 PM-9 PM

Sta. Rosa/Tagaytay exit

Where Are You Headed on CALAX?

Status and drive time for the exact segments each destination uses.

Tagaytay traffic today via CALAX

Technopark to Silang Interchange is 26.6 km on CALAX , about 20 min at typical speeds.

  • TechnoparkSilang East· Clear
  • Silang EastSilang Interchange· Clear

Tagaytay-bound traffic leaves CALAX at the Silang interchange and continues on local roads to the ridge. The Silang exit is the weekend bottleneck: queues of 15–20 minutes are common on Saturday and Sunday mornings as vehicles converge for the Tagaytay connection.

Sta. Rosa and Nuvali traffic via CALAX

Mamplasan to Technopark is 18 km on CALAX , about 14 min at typical speeds.

  • MamplasanGreenfield· Clear
  • GreenfieldTechnopark· Clear

The Mamplasan to Technopark section serves Sta. Rosa and Nuvali commuters with local exits, and merges with SLEX at the Mamplasan interchange during the morning rush.

Plan Your Trip on CALAX

CALAX is 44.63 km, about 33 min end to end at typical speeds across 4 segments.

Best time to leave

  • Monday - Friday (all day) Both, Weekdays are consistently clear
  • Saturday/Sunday before 7:00 AM Southbound, Early departure beats Tagaytay crowd

Weekdays: Light throughout. Weekends: Saturday/Sunday 7-11 AM southbound to Tagaytay, 3-8 PM northbound (return). Summer: Heavy both directions on weekends. Holidays: Moderate to heavy.

When Is CALAX Usually Heavy?

Typical pattern for TechnoparkSilang East, the most congested segment.

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Last 7 Days on CALAX

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CALAX Emergency Hotline

The CALAX emergency hotline is 02-8580-8100, answered by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies. All expressway hotlines.

Operator

Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC)

Speed limit: 100 km/h for cars, 80 km/h for trucks. Minimum 60 km/h.

RFID required

Easytrip

Easytrip guide

Safety Tips

  • Easytrip RFID required, Autosweep will not work on CALAX
  • The Silang exit can have a 15-20 min queue on weekend mornings, be patient
  • Weather changes near Tagaytay, fog and rain reduce visibility in early mornings
  • No fuel stations inside the expressway, fill up before entering

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CALAX the fastest route to Tagaytay?
Yes, CALAX (via SLEX Mamplasan) is currently the fastest route to Tagaytay from Manila. Total travel time from Makati is approximately 1-1.5 hours in light traffic. The old Aguinaldo Highway route takes 2-3 hours.
What RFID does CALAX accept?
CALAX uses the Easytrip RFID system (MPTC). If you have an Autosweep RFID, it will not work on CALAX. You can purchase Easytrip RFID at CALAX toll plazas.
When is CALAX traffic worst?
CALAX traffic is worst on Saturday and Sunday mornings (7-11 AM southbound to Tagaytay) and weekend afternoons (3-8 PM northbound return). Summer months (March-May) amplify this pattern. Weekday traffic is consistently light.
Is CALAX passable today?
Yes. As of 13:07, Sep 21, 2026 (PHT) no accident, closure or flooding is reported on CALAX. This answer is regenerated every hour from TomTom incident data; the live list is in the "What's Happening" section above.
How long is CALAX?
CALAX is 44.63 km end to end. Across its 4 monitored segments the drive takes about 33 min at typical speeds.
Traffic ba sa CALAX ngayon?
Sitwasyon ngayon: madadaanan, walang naiulat na aksidente, baha o sarado. Batay sa ulat ng 13:07 PHT; ina-update kada oras.
Why is there traffic on CALAX today?
No specific cause is on record as of 13:07 PHT. Nothing is reported on CALAX: no accident, closure, flooding, roadworks or slowdown. Queues at this hour are volume at the usual bottlenecks (Silang East, Silang Interchange); weekdays: light throughout.
Is there flooding or a closure on CALAX today?
No. As of 13:07 PHT no flooding, weather closure or lane closure is reported on CALAX. This answer refreshes hourly from the incident feed.
Is there an accident on CALAX today?
No accident is reported on CALAX as of 13:07 PHT. Accidents cleared earlier today appear under "Cleared in the last 24 hours".
What is the CALAX emergency hotline?
The CALAX emergency hotline is 02-8580-8100, operated by Metro Pacific Tollways Corporation (MPTC). For life-threatening emergencies call 911.
About CALAX traffic: overview, bottlenecks and alternate routes

CALAX is relatively new and carries lighter traffic than older expressways. Weekend traffic increases significantly as travelers head to Tagaytay. The Silang interchange area sees moderate congestion on Saturday/Sunday mornings.

CALAX (Cavite-Laguna Expressway) provides a direct route from SLEX Mamplasan to Silang, Cavite, primarily used by Tagaytay-bound travelers and Laguna-Cavite commuters.

Weekday traffic is consistently light throughout the 44.6 km expressway. The Mamplasan interchange (SLEX connection) sees some merging congestion during morning rush.

Weekend traffic is noticeably heavier, especially Saturday and Sunday mornings (7-11 AM) as families head to Tagaytay. The Silang East to Silang Interchange section becomes the bottleneck as traffic converges near the Tagaytay exit.

Summer months (March-May) see the heaviest CALAX traffic as Tagaytay is a top domestic tourism destination.

CALAX runs from the SLEX Mamplasan interchange through the Laguna-Cavite border area to Silang. The expressway opened in phases and significantly reduced travel time to Tagaytay from Manila.

The Mamplasan to Laguna Boulevard section serves commuters in the Sta. Rosa/Nuvali area with local exits. The Laguna Boulevard to Silang East section is the most scenic, passing through rolling terrain with views of the Tagaytay ridge.

The Silang East to Silang interchange is where traffic converges before the Tagaytay exit ramp. This is the primary bottleneck on weekends as vehicles queue for the local road connection to Tagaytay proper. The rest of the expressway is typically free-flowing.

Alternate routes

  • Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road: Exit SLEX at Sta. Rosa and take the scenic Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay Road through Silang. Free but winding and slower. Saves CALAX toll (P70-170) but adds 20-30 min
  • Aguinaldo Highway via CAVITEX: Take CAVITEX to Kawit then Aguinaldo Highway to Tagaytay. Longer route but avoids CALAX weekend congestion entirely. Alternative for when CALAX is very congested; similar total time

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