Major Baguio-bound routes remain passable as of August 28, 2026, although Kennon Road is limited to light vehicles and a section of Halsema Highway remains one-lane passable. Several other national roads and bridges across the Cordillera also continue to have access restrictions, according to the latest DPWH-Cordillera advisories.
The Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) released updated road and travel advisories covering Baguio-bound routes and affected national roads and bridges in Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province.
Motorists who need to travel are advised to take note of restrictions and remain alert, as road conditions may change depending on weather and site conditions.
The following major routes are currently passable:
Kennon Road remains passable to the general public but strictly for light vehicles only, with a maximum load limit of 5 tons.
Heavy vehicles are advised to use:
Motorists using Kennon Road should take note of the following:
DPWH-CAR also reminded motorists that Kennon Road may be temporarily closed to non-residents if continuous heavy rainfall prevails.
The Baguio-Bontoc Road, also known as Halsema Highway, is one-lane passable at Caliking in Atok, Benguet due to a road slip.
The Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road remains not passable at Beckel in La Trinidad, Benguet due to a road slip.
The affected section has been closed since June 28, 2026.
Alternate routes are:
Several roads and bridges in Apayao remain passable but with limitations.
The following sections are limited to light vehicles:
Intermittent one-lane sections are reported along:
The Baguio-Itogon Road remains not passable at Sitio Goldfield, Barangay Poblacion, Itogon.
Alternate route: Ucab-Midas Road
The Gov. Bado Dangwa National Road at Bangho, Daclan, Benguet is one-lane passable under an open-close traffic scheme.
Vehicles are allowed to pass through the affected portion one at a time.
The temporary passage schedule is from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM only, except during emergency cases.
The affected section will automatically be closed during continuous heavy rainfall or whenever road conditions become unsafe.
For light vehicles, the alternate route is:
Motorists are advised to strictly follow instructions from traffic personnel stationed in the area.
Pico Bridge #2 is one-lane passable due to cracks on the girders.
A section at Tabio, Mankayan is one-lane passable due to soil collapse.
Alternate routes:
The road is one-lane passable at Hapao, Poblacion, Hungduan due to a road slip.
Alternate route: Kiangan-Tinoc-Buguias Road
Sections at Binablayan, Ap-apid, Impogong, and Eheb in Tinoc are one-lane passable due to road slips.
A section at Impugong, Tinoc is also one-lane passable due to soil collapse.
The road remains not passable at Dupligan, Tanudan due to a sunken road section.
Alternate route: Cudal-Pangol-Gombuwoy Road
Makilo Bailey Bridge in Bugnay, Tinglayan is limited to light vehicles only.
The bridge has a 5-ton load limit, and long-bodied vehicles are not allowed.
Aliog Bridge in Nambaran, Tabuk City is limited to vehicles weighing 5 tons or less and has a vertical clearance of 3 meters.
Heavy vehicles may use:
An open-close traffic scheme is in effect along the Baguio-Bontoc Road at Sitio Tiktik, Barangay Bontoc Ili, Bontoc due to an unstable slope condition.
A section at Balaoa, Tadian is one-lane passable due to soil collapse.
Alternate route: Mountain Province-Ilocos Sur Road via Kayan Road
A section at Sitio Agadchang, Betwagan, Sadanga is one-lane passable due to slope collapse.
The following sections are also one-lane passable due to slope collapse:
DPWH-CAR reminded motorists that hazards may remain even along roads that are open to traffic.
Those who need to be on the road are advised to slow down, obey signs and instructions from traffic personnel, observe vehicle and lane restrictions, and remain alert when approaching affected sections.
Road conditions may change depending on rainfall and developments along affected areas.
Source: Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR)
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