The Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) released an updated list of road sections that are currently not passable due to road hazards in different parts of the region.
Motorists are advised to avoid the affected sections, use designated alternate routes, and continue monitoring official advisories before traveling.
Kennon Road is now listed as not passable in the 5:00 PM advisory.
This is an update from the earlier August 12 advisory, which listed Kennon Road as temporarily closed to non-residents.
Motorists may use the following alternate routes:
Naguilian Road is listed by DPWH-CAR as an alternate route. Motorists should, however, continue to observe existing traffic restrictions and instructions from authorities along the route.
The Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road remains not passable at Beckel in La Trinidad, Benguet.
Alternate routes are:
The Baguio-Itogon Road is not passable at Sitio Goldfield, Barangay Poblacion, Itogon, Benguet.
Alternate route: Ucab-Midas Road
Tawang-Ambiong Road is also listed as not passable.
Alternate routes are:
Another section of the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road is not passable at Barangay Bobok-Bisal in Bokod, Benguet.
A section of the Abatan-Mankayan-Cervantes Road at Tabio, Mankayan, Benguet is not passable.
Motorists may use:
The Banaue-Hungduan-Benguet Boundary Road is not passable at Hapao, Hungduan.
Alternate route: Kiangan-Tinoc-Buguias Road
A section of the Tabuk-Banaue via Tanudan-Barlig Road at Dupligan, Tanudan, Kalinga is not passable.
Alternate route: Cudal-Pangol-Gombuwoy Road
The Mountain Province-Ilocos Sur via Tue Road is not passable at Balaoa, Tadian.
Alternate route: Mountain Province-Ilocos Sur Road via Kayan Road
Motorists are advised not to attempt to cross closed or unsafe road sections and to use the alternate routes identified by DPWH-CAR.
Road conditions may change, particularly while clearing and assessment operations continue. Those who need to travel should check the latest official road advisory before departure.
Road conditions are based on the DPWH-CAR advisory as of 5:00 PM on August 12, 2026.
Source: Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR)
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