Baguio-Bound and Cordillera Road Conditions as of August 30, 2026

The Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) has released its latest road and travel advisory covering Baguio-bound routes and affected national roads and bridges in Apayao, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, and Mountain Province.

Those who need to travel are advised to take note of existing restrictions and continue monitoring official advisories as road conditions may change.

Baguio-Bound Road Conditions

The following major routes are currently passable:

• Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual-La Union Road
• Baguio-Bauang Road, also known as Naguilian Road
• Marcos Highway

Halsema Highway: Restrictions Remain

The Baguio-Bontoc Road, also known as Halsema Highway, has restrictions at several sections.

At Caliking, Atok, Benguet, the road is one-lane passable due to a road slip.

At Sitio Tiktik, Barangay Bontoc Ili, Bontoc, an open-close traffic situation is in effect due to an unstable slope condition.

Motorists passing through affected sections are advised to follow instructions from traffic personnel.

Kennon Road Temporarily Closed to Non-Residents

Kennon Road remains temporarily closed to non-residents until further notice due to continuous heavy rainfall affecting the area.

DPWH-CAR warned that persistent rainy weather may result in slope failures, rockfalls, and landslides, making travel along Kennon Road hazardous.

Non-resident motorists are advised to use alternative routes such as:

• Marcos Highway
• Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual-La Union Boundary Road

Use of alternate routes remains subject to prevailing road conditions.

Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road

Beckel, La Trinidad: Not Passable

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:

• Marlboro-Beckel Road
• Labey-Lacamen Road

Bobok-Bisal, Bokod: One Lane Passable

A section at Barangay Bobok-Bisal, Bokod, Benguet is one-lane passable due to rockfall and soil erosion.

Other National Roads and Bridges

Apayao

Several roads and bridges remain passable but with limitations.

Limited to Light Vehicles

The following sections have limited access for light vehicles:

• Bunot Bridge 2, Barangay Tanglagan, Calanasan, due to a damaged abutment slope
• Ayayao Bridge, Barangay Eva, Calanasan, due to a scoured bridge abutment footing
• Sugoc Bridge, Barangay Ninoy, Calanasan, due to a scoured approach slab
• Pudtol Bridge, Barangay Emilia, Pudtol
• K0646+162.5 to K0646+247, Barangay Upper Maton, Pudtol

One Lane Passable Due to Road Slips

Intermittent one-lane sections are reported along:

• Barangays Parina, Tanglagan, and Eva in Calanasan
• Barangays Sta. Elena, Eva, and Naguilian in Calanasan
• Barangays Namaltugan and Butao in Calanasan
• Barangays Aurora and Lower Maton in Pudtol
• Barangays Bagutong, Anninipan, and Malayugan in Flora

Benguet

Baguio-Itogon Road: Not Passable

The Baguio-Itogon Road remains not passable at Sitio Goldfield, Barangay Poblacion, Itogon.

Alternate route: Ucab-Midas Road

Cong. Andres Acop Cosalan Road: Open-Close Traffic

A section of the Cong. Andres Acop Cosalan Road at Barangay Duacan, Kabayan, Benguet is one-lane passable under an open-close traffic situation.

Gov. Bado Dangwa National Road: Open-Close Traffic

The Gov. Bado Dangwa National Road at Bangho, Daclan, Benguet remains one-lane passable under an open-close traffic scheme.

Vehicles are allowed 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, an alternate route is:

• Suyoc-Baayan-Posos Provincial Road

Pico-Lamtang Road

Pico Bridge #2 remains one-lane passable due to cracks on the girders.

Ifugao

Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Boundary Road

A section at Hapao, Poblacion, Hungduan is one-lane passable due to a road slip.

Alternate route: Kiangan-Tinoc-Buguias Road

Kiangan-Tinoc-Buguias Road

Sections at Binablayan, Ap-apid, Impogong, and Eheb in Tinoc are one-lane passable due to road slips.

Kalinga

Mountain Province Boundary-Calanan-Abbut Road

Makilo Bailey Bridge in Bugnay, Tinglayan is limited to light vehicles.

The bridge has a 5-ton load limit, and long-bodied vehicles are not allowed.

Manuel S. Agyao Boulevard

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:

• Bulo National Road via Callagdao-Bulo-Agbannawag

Mountain Province

Mountain Province-Ilocos Sur via Tue Road

A section at Balaoa, Tadian is one-lane passable due to soil collapse.

Alternate route: Mountain Province-Ilocos Sur Road via Kayan Road

Mountain Province-Tabuk-Enrile Road

A section at Sitio Agadchang, Betwagan, Sadanga is one-lane passable due to slope collapse.

Hazards May Remain

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 road signs and instructions from traffic personnel, and remain alert when approaching affected sections.

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