Manila North Tollways Corp. said Friday it will spend P122.75 million for drainage enhancement and flood control projects at the southbound portion of North Luzon Expressway in Balintawak.
The anti-flood project at the southbound portion of Balintawak is a part of the previously completed drainage improvement project along the northbound side of Balintawak Cloverleaf and Valenzuela southbound lane which amounted to P119 million.
The project aims to mitigate flooding along NLEx especially during the rainy season.
The flood control works at the Balintawak southbound, which will last for two months starting early June, include the construction of a 19-meter-long concrete box culvert and junction box to ease flooding along NLEx roadway.
MNTC president and chief executive Rodrigo Franco said that more than improving the existing drainage system, the company aimed to provide safe and convenient travel even during inclement weather conditions.