By Road Conditions Update: Baguio City and Benguet
In light of the continued effects of Typhoon Egay, significant disruptions in road conditions have been observed throughout Baguio City and the Benguet province. It is imperative for travelers and locals alike to be apprised of these road conditions for their safety and convenience. The following is an update on the present state of various roads and routes in the region:
These are the road conditions according to DPWH-CAR at 7:00 PM July 26, 2023.
BAGUIO CITY
A.1 Kennon Road (Primary Road)
Note: This part of Kennon road is one accessible to residents within the area of Baguio City. The part of Kennon road that connects La Union to Camp 7 (Kennon View Deck) remains closed to motorists except for residents in the area.
A. K0244+500, Camp 7, Baguio City is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
B. K0244+700, Camp 7, Baguio City is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to fallen tree
2. BGH FLYOVER
Ch. 158, Baguio City is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to fallen tree
3. LOAKAN ROAD
K0245+650, Loakan, Baguio City is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to fallen tree
4. WESTERN LINK CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD
K0246+(-100) and K0246+000, Baguio City is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to fallen trees
5. HARRISON ROAD is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to fallen tree
6. LEONARD WOOD ROAD is OPENED TO TRAFFIC (TWO LANES PASSABLE)
7. SOUTH DRIVE is OPENED TO TRAFFIC (TWO LANES PASSABLE)
8. EASTERN LINK CIRCUMFERENTIAL ROAD is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to fallen electric post
9. RIMANDO-AMBIOPN ROAD is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to falllen electric post
BENGUET
1. KENNON ROAD (OPEN TO TRAFFIC FOR RESIDENTS AND ESSENTIAL WORKERS ONLY)
K0238+100, Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
2. BENGUET-NUEVA VIZCAYA ROAD
A. K0254+700, Sitio Bosi, Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet is OPENED TO TRAFFIC (TWO LANES PASSABLE)
B. K0257+100, Sition Obolan, Beckel, La Trinidad, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
C. K0257+800, Upper Bakong, Loacan, Itogon, Benguet is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
D. K0260+200, Tocmo, Loacan, Itogon, Benguet is OPENED TO TRAFFIC (TWO LANES PASSABLE)
E. K0261+100, Sitio Sabkil, Loacan, Itogon, Benguet is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse and fallen trees
F. K0298+460 – K0298+470, Ambuklao, Bokod, Benguet is OPENED TO TRAFFIC (TWO LANES PASSABLE)
G. K0312+500, Pito, Bokod, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
H. K0314+800, Pito, Bokod, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
I. K0316+100, Pito, Bokod, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
3. CONG. ANDRES ACOP COSALAN ROAD (BFDEO)
K0300+900 – K0300+915, Poblacion, Bokod, Benguet is OPENED TO TRAFFIC (TWO LANES PASSABLE)
4. SHILAN-BECKEL ROAD
A. K0261+350, Shilan, La Trinidad, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse and fallen trees
B. K0261+850, Shilan, La Trinidad, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse and fallen trees
C. K0263+080, Shilan, La Trinidad, Benguet is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse and fallen trees
5. ASIN-NANGALISAN-SAN PASCUAL ROAD
K0264+340, Tadiangan, Tuba, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse and fallen trees
6. BAGUIO-BONTOC ROAD
A. K0289+500-K0289+520, Abiang, Atok is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
B. K0313+000-K0313+020, Natubleng, Buguias is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
C. K0317+000-K0317+020, Amgaleyguey, Buguias is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
D. K0323+920-K0323+930, Lengaon, Buguias is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
E. K0328+600-K0328+610, Buyacaoan, Buguias is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
F. K0330+300 – K0330+320, Buyacaoan, Buguias, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
7. ABATAN-MANKAYAN-CERVANTES ROAD
A. K0333+250-K0333+270, Guinaoang, Mankayan is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
B. K0338+200 – K0338+220, Guinaoang, Mankayan,Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
C. K0339+020 – K0339+050, Ginaoang, Mankayan, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
8. CONG. ANDRES ACOP COSALAN ROAD (BSDEO)
K0360+800 – K0360+820, Baculongan Norte, Buguias, Benguet is ONE LANE PASSABLE due to soil collapse
9. GOV. BADO DANGWA NATIONAL ROAD
A. K0313+450 – K0313+470, Poblacion, Kibungan, Benguet) is ONE LANE PASSABE (FOR LIGHT VEHICLES ONLY) due to soil collapse
B. K0336+900-K0339+920 is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
C. K0338+300-K0338+350 is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
D. K0338+500-K0338+520 is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
E. K0341+500-K0341+530 is NOT PASSABLE due to soil collapse
10. BAGUIO-BAUANG ROAD
A. K0289+700, Brgy. Banangan, Sablan, Benguet is Passable (One lane) due to fallen Telecommunication Post (Converge).
11. BAGUIO-ITOGON ROAD
Passable (One Lane) due to soil collapse on the following sections:
A. K0260+920, Brgy. Ucab, Itogon, Benguet
B. K0261+040, Brgy. Ucab, Itogon, Benguet
C. K0261+150, Brgy. Ucab, Itogon, Benguet
D. K0261+800, Brgy. Ucab, Itogon, Benguet
Travelers are advised to exercise caution while navigating these roads and to stay updated with further advisories. With time and efforts from local authorities, it is hoped that these road conditions will improve swiftly. In the meantime, safety should be everyone’s utmost priority.
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