PAMPANGA - The Provincial Government of Pampanga and the Pampanga Mayors’ League (PML) are coordinating with NLEX Corporation to speed up the receding of floodwaters on the expressway and alleviate the severe traffic being experienced by motorists in the area. Vice Governor Dennis "Delta" Pineda and PML President and Apalit Mayor Jun Tetangco personally inspected the situation at NLEX to determine what assistance the Capitol and local government units could provide. Floodwaters are currently having difficulty draining from the expressway because water levels in neighboring areas remain high, a challenge that has been exacerbated by the rising water levels in the Pampanga River.
Current NLEX Situation and Road Advisory
As of the latest NLEX Advisory, flooding persists in portions of Tulaoc and the San Simon Interchange. Lane 1 is open to all classes of vehicles, while Lane 2 is open only to Class 2 and Class 3 vehicles . Lane 3 is not passable due to deep flooding, and motorists should expect heavy and slow-moving traffic in the area. Pampanga remains one of the hardest-hit provinces, with approximately 330 villages in 20 local government units still flooded, complicating relief and recovery efforts as the enhanced southwest monsoon continues to affect the region.
The NLEX Corporation has been issuing advisories to help motorists navigate the affected areas . For southbound motorists coming from TPLEX or SCTEX/Tarlac, you are advised to pass through the Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) heading toward Maharlika Highway to bypass the flooded portion in San Simon . For northbound motorists, Maharlika Highway heading toward CLLEX is also recommended as an alternative route . All motorists are advised to allot extra travel time, monitor the latest NLEX traffic advisories, and avoid heavily flooded areas unless travel is absolutely necessary.
