As of 6:00 am Friday, August 25, 2022, three (3) national road sections in the Cordillera Administrative Region and Region 2 are still closed to traffic due to road cut, soil collapse, flooding, and for safety reasons, brought about by Severe Tropical Storm ‘Florita’ .
According to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, impassable roads include Kennon Road which is closed for safety reasons. Motorists bound to Baguio City may take Marcos Highway, Baguio - Bauang Road, or Asin - Nangalisan - San Pascual Road as alternate routes.
A road clearing operation is also ongoing along Claveria-Calanasan-Kabugao Road, K0717+500-K0717+570 in Namaltugan, Calanasan, Apayao which is closed due to road cut and soil collapse.
Due to high water elevation, the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Road, Cabagan Overflow Bridge in Isabela also remains closed to all types of vehicles. In the meantime, motorists are advised to take Daang Maharlika-Cagayan Valley Road as an alternative road.