ADVISORY: 13 roads in CAR closed to traffic as ‘Egay’ ravages PH

DPWH travel advisory

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) shared that a total of 13 roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) have been closed to vehicular traffic as Super Typhoon Egay (international name is Doksuri) ravages portions of the northern part of the Philippines.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • How many roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region have been closed to traffic due to Typhoon Egay?

    As of July 26 noontime, a total of 13 roads were left unpassable.
  • Why were the roads closed?

    The roads were closed to traffic due to due to soil collapses, fallen trees, mudflow.
  • Below are the number of closed roads (due to soil collapses, fallen trees, mudflow) based on the report as of Wednesday (July 26) noontime:

    Abra (due to soil collapse and fallen trees)

    • Abra-Ilocos Norte Road (intermittent section)
    • Abra-Ilocos Sur Road (intermittent section)
    • Abra-Kalinga Road (intermittent section)

    Benguet

    • Kennon Road in Camp 6, Tuba (due soil collapse and rock fall)
    • Shilan-Beckel Road in Shilan, La Trinidad (due to soil erosion)

    Apayao (due to soil erosion)

    • Apayao-Ilocos Norte Road in Madduang, Kabugao
    • Claveria - Calanasan - Kabugao Road in Makadig Section, Rabaw Section and K0683+240 - K0683+270 in Naguilian and K0699+310 - K0699+330 in Ferdinand, Calanasan

    Kalinga (due to soil erosion)

    • Mountain Province-Calanan-Pinukpuk-Abbut Road in Mallango, Tinglayan
    • Lubuagan-Batong Buhay-Abra Bdry Road in Puapo, Dangtalan, Pasil 

    Mountain Province (due to soil erosion)

    • Baguio-Bontoc Road, sections K0347+090 - 0347+180 in Mount Data, Bauko; K0359+800 Tabbak Secion, Namatec, Sabangan; K0367+400 - K367+450, Bun-ayan, Sabangan; and K0379+850, Malitep, Bontoc
    • Province - Nueva Vizcaya Road K0385+000 - K0385+015 and K0384+900 - K0384+950 sections in Samoki
    • Province -Ilocos Sur via Tue Road, K0400+900 - K0400+910 and K0401+200 - K0401+220 sections in Balaoa, Tadian; and K0403+300 - K0403+305 section in Cabunagan, Tadian
    • Province - Cagayan via Tabuk - Enrile Road, K0407+800 - K0407+810 Tigil Section, Betwagan, Sadanga

    On the same report, the department shared that four roads within CAR as well as MIMAROPA (Mindoro Oriental and Occidental, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan) have limited access due to soil collapse and flooding  namely:

    • Abra-Ilocos Norte Road K0422+898 - K0422+903, Abaroan, Danglas, Abra (one-lane passable due to soil collapse)
    • Banaue-Hunduan-Benguet Boundary Road, K0355+960 - K0355+985, Bokiawan, Hunduan, Ifugao (one-lane passable due to soil collapse)
    • Governor Bado Dangwa National Road, K0313+450 - K0313+470, Poblacion, Kibungan, Benguet (one-lane passable due to soil collapse)
    • Calapan South Road K0182+278, Barangay Campaasan, Bulalacao, Mindoro Oriental (flooded, passable to heavy vehicles only)

     Meanwhile, motorists are advised to take alternate routes while the DPWH clears up the aforementioned road sections affected by the bad weather condition.

    Photos from Department of Public Works and Highways Facebook page

    Also read:

    Typhoon ‘Paeng’ leaves more than P2-B in damages

    DPWH ready to respond typhoon-hit areas

    Typhoon Odette leaves P308.9-M worth of infra damage

    Read All

    Featured Articles

    Recommended Articles For You

    Read All

    Featured Cars

    • Upcoming

    Car Articles From Zigwheels

    • News
    • Article Feature
    • Advisory Stories
    • Road Test
    • ‘BMW Joy in Motion’ to showcase i5 eDrive40, X7 xDrive40d Pure Excellence
      ‘BMW Joy in Motion’ to showcase i5 eDrive40, X7 xDrive40d Pure Excellence
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • Jetour Auto PH showcases T2 with community meet-up
      Jetour Auto PH showcases T2 with community meet-up
      Cesar Miguel . Today
    • Toyota’s ‘Rainy Season Deals’ eyed to brighten up Jul.
      Toyota’s ‘Rainy Season Deals’ eyed to brighten up Jul.
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • LMI confirms Dongfeng E70 Pro arrival
      LMI confirms Dongfeng E70 Pro arrival
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • ACMobility holds first-ever BYD Tech Tour for Mindanao
      ACMobility holds first-ever BYD Tech Tour for Mindanao
      Ruben Manahan IV . Today
    • Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
      Explaining the different types of hybrid powertrains
      Cesar Miguel . Jul 07, 2025
    • Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
      Check out these basic overlanding items for when you want to enjoy the outdoors
      Paulo Papa . Jul 04, 2025
    • Suzuki Dzire Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEV CVT vs BYD Seal: new-energy sedan showdown
      Suzuki Dzire Hybrid vs Toyota Corolla Altis GR-S HEV CVT vs BYD Seal: new-energy sedan showdown
      Paulo Papa . Jul 04, 2025
    • 3 reasons why customers choose Toyotas
      3 reasons why customers choose Toyotas
      Cesar Miguel . Jul 03, 2025
    • Zigwheels PH Wrapup: Local vehicle launches in H1 2025
      Zigwheels PH Wrapup: Local vehicle launches in H1 2025
      Ruben Manahan IV . Jul 02, 2025
    • Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
      Do you still need to wash your car after it rains?
      Cesar Miguel . Jun 12, 2025
    • What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
      What should you visit first at MIAS 2025?
      Cesar Miguel . Apr 11, 2025
    • Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
      Do you really need 4x4 for overlanding?
      Cesar Miguel . Mar 26, 2025
    • Number coding 2025: what you need to know
      Number coding 2025: what you need to know
      Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
    • EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
      EVs still require lubrication, JAMA execs say
      Paulo Papa . Mar 09, 2025
    • Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
      Dongfeng Rich 7 4X4 Upper: ideal entry-level truck
      Paulo Papa . Jul 07, 2025
    • First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
      First drive: MG ZS Hybrid+
      Cesar Miguel . Jun 30, 2025
    • BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
      BYD eMAX 7 Superior Captain: MPV for modern families
      Paulo Papa . Jun 18, 2025
    • Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
      Suzuki Ertiga Hybrid: modest mover
      Paulo Papa . Jun 05, 2025
    • ELECTRIA: 2025 BYD Atto 3 - updates done right
      ELECTRIA: 2025 BYD Atto 3 - updates done right
      Cesar Miguel . Jun 05, 2025