Cordillera Road Conditions Steady as October Ends; 4 Roadlines Still Closed

Road conditions across most of the Cordillera remain generally passable as October comes to a close, but four roadlines in Baguio City and Benguet are still not passable, according to the latest DPWH-Cordillera advisory for October 31, 2026.

The Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) said the latest report was based on road condition updates gathered from 5:59 AM to 7:02 AM.

All national roads and bridges in Abra, Apayao, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province are reported passable.

Kennon Road Remains Limited to Light Vehicles

Kennon Road remains passable to light vehicles only, with a maximum load limit of 5 tons.

Several sections continue to have restrictions:

• At Sitio Camp 2, Barangay Twin Peaks, Tuba, Benguet, the Acrow Bridge remains not passable, while the detour road is one-lane passable.
• The Rockshed Approach at Camp 6 is one-lane passable.
• Another section at Camp 6, Tuba is also one-lane passable due to falling rocks.

Motorists using Kennon Road are advised to exercise caution, particularly near affected sections.

Four Roadlines Remain Not Passable

Baguio City

Two roadlines remain affected by sinking sections:

• PMA Road
• PMA Cut-Off Road No. 3

DPWH-CAR said continuous monitoring of the affected sections is ongoing.

Benguet

Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road

The Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road at Barangay Beckel, La Trinidad remains not passable due to a road cut.

Alternate routes are:

• Marlboro-Beckel Road
• Labey-Lacamen Road

Baguio-Itogon Road

The Baguio-Itogon Road at Sitio Goldfield, Barangay Poblacion, Itogon remains not passable due to a landslide.

Alternate route: Ucab-Midas Road

Most Cordillera National Roads Remain Open

DPWH-CAR reported that all national roads and bridges are passable in:

• Abra
• Apayao
• Ifugao
• Kalinga
• Mountain Province

Motorists Reminded to Exercise Caution

Clearing and restoration operations continue in several affected areas, with road-clearing teams and heavy equipment deployed to remove soil, rocks, debris, and other obstructions.

Those who need to be on the road are advised to slow down near affected sections, follow traffic advisories and instructions from personnel on site, and avoid unnecessary travel through hazardous areas.

Road conditions are based on DPWH-CAR reports gathered from 5:59 AM to 7:02 AM on October 31, 2026.

Source: Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR)