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TRB Orders NLEx to Explain Flooding, Traffic Chaos in Pampanga
The Toll Regulatory Board has directed the North Luzon Expressway Corporation to provide an explanation for recent flooding at Tulaoc Bridge that snarled traffic in San Simon, Pampanga. The directive was issued following days of congestion caused by the water accumulation.
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The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) has ordered the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Corporation to submit a detailed explanation regarding flooding at Tulaoc Bridge near San Simon town in Pampanga that disrupted traffic flow in recent days.
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) announced the regulatory directive in a letter released Wednesday, signaling heightened scrutiny over infrastructure maintenance on the major expressway serving the northern corridor.
The flooding incident resulted in significant traffic congestion affecting motorists commuting through the stretch, raising questions about the expressway operator's drainage systems and preparedness for water management during heavy weather conditions.
The TRB's directive requires NLEx Corporation to address the underlying causes of the flooding and outline measures being undertaken to prevent similar incidents that disrupt traffic operations and inconvenience the traveling public.
The response from NLEx Corporation will likely inform potential regulatory actions and infrastructure improvement requirements along the expressway segment.