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2 Cordillera roads closed due to bad weather: DPWH

By Ferdinand Patinio

September 2, 2022, 4:18 pm

<p>Apayao – Ilocos Norte Road section in Madatag, Kabugao, Apayao <em>(Photo courtesy of DPWH)</em></p>

Apayao – Ilocos Norte Road section in Madatag, Kabugao, Apayao (Photo courtesy of DPWH)

MANILA – Two roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are currently closed to traffic due to heavy rains caused by Typhoon Henry and the southwest monsoon, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Friday.

The Bureau of Maintenance reported the closure of landslide-prone Kennon Road for safety reasons while the Apayao - Ilocos Norte Road section in Madatag, Kabugao, Apayao province was also closed due to landslides on Friday noon.

Clearing operation along the road sections was temporarily put on hold due to adverse weather conditions and unstable slope.

While Kennon Road is closed, the DPWH advised motorists heading to Baguio City to take Marcos Highway, the Baguio - Bauang Road, or Asin - Nangalisan - San Pascual Road as alternate routes.

Meanwhile, the DPWH Quick Response Teams have been reactivated to continue to monitor the status of other national road sections in CAR and Region 2 that may be affected by bad weather. (PNA)

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