BAGUIO CITY – The Joint Inter-Agency Task Force Kennon has announced that the Kennon Road, the shortest route going to the Summer Capital, will be temporarily closed effective 12:01 in the morning of Sept. 24 due the threat of heavy rains brought by typhoon Karding.
Kennon Road (Photo from Rizal
All roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), which were rendered impassable due to landslides triggered by tropical storm “Florita”, were already cleared of obstructions after almost a week of de-clogging, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) disclosed on Tuesday, Aug. 30.
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Kennon Road (File photo) July 26, 2021 BAGUIO CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways in the Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) on Sunday advised motorists of road closures in some parts of the region due to landslides, rockslides, collapsed portions, and damage on bridges.
In a situation report, the DPWH-CAR said Kennon Road is still closed to the public except for residents near the area, while a portion near Camp 5 in Tuba, Benguet has one lane passable.
The department also said a portion of the Baguio-Bontoc Road in Sabangan, Mountain Province was closed due to damage at the approach of Busa Bridge.