Motorists traveling along the North Luzon Expressway should prepare for congestion this Saturday and Sunday, January 17-18, as the Hiraya Music Fest & Hot Air Balloon takes place at Clark Global City in Pampanga.

NLEx Corp. issued an advisory on January 14, warning of expected delays throughout the weekend. The festival runs from 6 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. both days, with a significant impact on surrounding expressway traffic.

The tollway operator urges drivers to ensure their RFID accounts have sufficient load and map out routes ahead of time. Event-goers are recommended to take the Clark South exit for easier access.

To manage the flow, traffic personnel will be stationed across areas along the Subic–Clark–Tarlac Expressway to provide assistance and guidance to motorists navigating the busy weekend.