Eight National Road Sections Closed Due to Severe Weather
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced that eight national road sections remain closed across the Philippines due to the combined effects of the southwest monsoon (habagat), Tropical Cyclone Crising, and a low-pressure area (LPA). These closures, caused by soil collapses, fallen trees, and flooding, continue to disrupt travel and transport.
Of the eight national road sections closed, one is located in Metro Manila, two in the Ilocos Region, two in Central Luzon, one in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), one in Calabarzon, and one in the Zamboanga Peninsula. These closures are part of the DPWH’s latest travel advisory issued Wednesday morning.
List of Closed National Road Sections
The DPWH provided detailed locations of the closed roads as of 6 a.m. Wednesday:
1. Kennon Road, Camp 6, Tuba, Benguet
2. Paranaque Sucat Road, near SM Sucat
3. Urdaneta Junction – Dagupan -Lingayen Road (via Tarlac), Dagupan City
4. Urdaneta Junction – Dagupan -Lingayen Road (via Zambales), Dagupan City
5. Roman Expressway, City of Balanga, Bataan
6. Paniqui-Camiling-Wawa Road, Tarlac
7. Talisay-Laurel-Agoncillo Road, Laurel, Batangas
8. Liloy – Siocon Road, Brgy. Diculom, Baliguian, Zamboanga del Norte
Limited Access Roads and Ongoing Precautions
In addition to the closures, 17 national road sections have limited access due to various hazards such as road cuts, flooding, collapsed slope protections, washed-out detours, and precautionary measures. These limited access roads span Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, CAR, the Ilocos Region, and Zamboanga Peninsula.
Key locations with restricted access include sections of Taft Avenue in Metro Manila, multiple roadways in Bataan and Bulacan, parts of the Diokno Highway in Batangas, and the Zamboanga West Coastal Road.
Despite these disruptions, the DPWH confirmed that all other national roads and bridges in the affected regions remain passable for all vehicle types as of the advisory’s timestamp.
Weather Developments Affecting Road Conditions
Weather authorities reported heavy rains in Metro Manila and other parts of the country due to the habagat and the LPA within the Philippine Area of Responsibility. The LPA, last detected over Calayan, Cagayan’s coastal waters, carries a high chance of intensifying into a tropical depression within 24 hours.
Meanwhile, Tropical Depression Dante is expected to strengthen into a tropical storm soon, potentially increasing the intensity of the southwest monsoon. Dante was last tracked 880 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, moving northwest at 25 kph with maximum sustained winds of 55 kph and gusts reaching 70 kph.
Local officials urge motorists to stay updated on road conditions and exercise caution when traveling. These weather events continue to challenge infrastructure and public safety.
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