Several roads leading to Baguio closed to traffic after a magnitude 7 earthquake hit north luzon

At around 8:45 AM on July 27, 2022, North Luzon was hit by a Magnitude 7 earthquake. The epicenter was determined to be at Lagangilang Abra and its effect was felt even in Baguio City.

Baguio City felt an intensity 6 earthquake which caused buildings to shake and caused landslides in some areas. While the DPWH-CAR are still evaluating the extent of the damage several roads were already deemed closed.

Updated Road Closures around Cordillera as of 9:00 PM

BENGUET

• KENNON ROAD- CLOSED TO TRAFFIC
  • due to Heavy Rains
• GOV. BADO DANGWA NATIONAL ROAD- CLOSED TO TRAFFIC (5 Sections)
  • Due to Rock & Soil Collapse
  • Clearing operations will resume tomorrow

IFUGAO

• BANAUE-HUNGDUAN-BENGUET BOUNDARY ROAD – CLOSED TO TRAFFIC (1 Section)
  • Due to Rock Collapse
  • Clearing operation will commence upon arrival of equipment

KALINGA

• LUBUAGAN-BATONG BUHAY-ABRA BOUNDARY ROAD-  CLOSED TO TRAFFIC (8 Sections)
  • Due to Rock Collapse and Landslide
  • Clearing operation will resume tomorrow

MT. PROVINCE

• BAGUIO-BONTOC ROAD – CLOSED TO TRAFFIC (Mt. Data Cliff Section)
  • Due to Soil Collapse
  • Clearing operation will resume tomorrow

SOURCE: PIO-Baguio