NLEX MOTORIST ADVISORY: Motorists passing through San Simon may take alternative routes to avoid flooded area

Motorists approaching San Simon Northbound (NB) and Southbound (SB) may take the San Simon Exit and re-enter NLEX via the San Simon Entry as an alternative route to avoid the flooded section, NLEX Corporation reported.

In its advisory for motorists posted at 5 a.m., the corporation said southbound motorists, U-turn slots before the Tulaoc Overpass and before the San Simon Interchange are available for motorists who wish to return Northbound (NB).

"Patrol Officers are on site to assist motorists and manage the traffic situation," it added.

Northbound

• Balintawak - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Valenzuela - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Meycauayan - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Libtong Exit - all types of vehicles, temporarily closed due to flooding
• Candaba viaduct - all types of vehicles, heavy traffic
• Tulaoc (San Simon)
  • passable, Lane 1 (all types of vehicles), Lane 2 (Class 2 and 3)
  • not passable, Lane 3
  • water build up in all lanes, heavy traffic
• San Simon Interchange
  • passable, Lane 1 (all types of vehicles), Lane 2 (Class 2 and 3)
  • not passable, Lane 3
  • water build up in all lanes, light traffic

Southbound

• Balintawak - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Valenzuela - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Meycauayan - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Bocaue - passable, All types of vehicles, light
• Tulaoc (San Simon)
  • passable, Lane 1 (all types of vehicles), Lane 2 (Class 2 and 3)
  • not passable, Lane 3
  • water build up in all lanes, heavy traffic
• San Simon Interchange
  • passable, Lane 1 (all types of vehicles), Lane 2 (Class 2 and 3)
  • not passable, Lane 3
  • water build up in all lanes, heavy traffic
• SCTEX Interchange
  • passable, All types of vehicles
  • water build up in all lanes
  • light traffic

— BAP, GMA News