NLEX ADVISORY: Heavy traffic at Tulaoc (San Simon) southbound; Libtong Exit, Sta. Rita and Pulilan northbound entry closed (Wednesday 6:25 a.m.)

Motorists were advised to expect heavy traffic and road restrictions along portions of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) on Wednesday morning due to flooding caused by heavy rains from the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat).

According to an NLEX Corporation’s advisory issued as of 6:25 a.m., several areas were affected in both the northbound and southbound directions.

Southbound

Heavy traffic was recorded at Tulaoc (San Simon) and the San Simon Interchange.

In these areas, Lane 3 was not passable due to water buildup, according to NLEX.

However, Lane 1 remained passable to all types of vehicles, while Lane 2 was open only to Class 2 and 3 vehicles.

NLEX reported a heavy traffic buildup of approximately 9.2 kilometers in the area.

Motorists traveling south from the Tarlac portion of Tarlac–Pangasinan–La Union Expressway (TPLEX) or Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway (SCTEX) were advised to take Central Luzon Link Expressway (CLLEX) toward Maharlika Highway.

Northbound

Several access points were closed including the Libtong Exit, Sta. Rita northbound entry, and Pulilan northbound.

At Tulaoc (San Simon) and the San Simon Interchange, Lane 3 was not passable due to flooding, according to NLEX.

However, Lane 1 remained open to all vehicle types, while Lane 2 was limited to Class 2 and 3 vehicles.

A 3.2-kilometer traffic buildup was reported in the northbound direction.

—Joviland Rita/KG, GMA News