The NLEX Corporation has announced that it has run several more flood mitigation and control efforts, following the last three typhoons and monsoon winds that brought about heavy rain and flooding throughout the last two weeks of July.
While the tollway operator conducts regular clearing, monitoring, and inspection operations, the overflow from the La Mesa Dam still brought major flooding to the Balintawak-Cloverleaf, Valenzuela, and Meycauayan segments of the expressway.
To further enhance flood control capacity, a more intensive cleanup initiative was carried out, along with another round of inspections of the rivers, creeks, and other outfalls that connect to water pumping stations. Road patching works were then carried out, and more permanent pavement repairs are scheduled in the near future.
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NLEX officer-in-charge and Metro Pacific Tollways (MPTC) chief finance officer Luis S. Reñon shared that the tollway would also be looking into more sustainable efforts in flood control: “We are implementing immediate measures in response to the recent flooding to ensure the safety of our motorists and to help reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future. We are also working with relevant authorities to explore possible long-term solutions, including our offer to upgrade bridges, adopt and rehabilitate rivers and creeks that traverse NLEX.”
During the intense rains and flooding, NLEX and MPTC sourced rescue boats to aid in evacuation efforts and deliveries of relief goods. Vacuum trucks were also sent out to manage water buildup and declog drainage systems.
