Representative Marcelino “Marcy” Teodoro on Sunday called on the national government to expedite the completion of a flood interceptor along Sumulong Highway, warning that funding delays are stalling a project critical to the city’s disaster resilience.

The infrastructure is designed to catch runoff and prevent the heavy flooding that frequently paralyzes traffic near Marikina Valley Hospital and the S&R Marikina area.

While the project was originally slated for completion before the upcoming rainy season, Teodoro said progress has slowed significantly.

“We know that DPWH (Department of Public Works and Highways) is really slowing down because their release of funds is very limited,” Teodoro said. “Secondly, it’s delayed. So that’s what we’re requesting — hopefully, the funds will be released.”

The lawmaker emphasized that the release of local counterpart funds for foreign-assisted projects is essential to meeting a revised completion target of late 2026 or 2027.