DPWH: Six road sections in Luzon, Mindanao damaged due to 'Egay"
At least six road sections in Luzon and Mindanao were damaged due to the onslaught of typhoon "Egay", the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Tuesday, July 26.
Based on the report of the DPWH, two road sections in Region XII (SOCCSKSARGEN)Â and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) are currently not passable to all types of transportation due to damaged cross drainage and collapsed pavement.
On the other hand, three road sections in CAR and one in Region IV-B (ave limited access due to collapsed pavement and flooding.
In Region XII Sultan Kudarat, Awang-Upi-Lebak-Kalamansig-Palimbang-Sarangani Road is currently not passable due to damaged cross drainage and collapsed pavement.
DPWHÂ has already installed warning signs and has already deployed manpower and equipment with coordination of the local government unit (LGU).
In CAR Mt. Province, Baguio - Bontoc Road was ordered closed to ensure public  safety. The DPWH gave alternative routes for the motorists and light vehicles, particularly the Salin- Bolicanao Provincial Road.
Heavy vehicles, it said, can take Abatan, Buguias - Mankayan - Cervantes - Mt. Province Road.
The Abra - Ilocos Norte Road, Banaue-Hunduan- Benguet Boundary Road, and Gov. Bado Dangwa Road was also damaged. The DPWH only allows light vehicles to pass since only one lane is passable due to collapsed pavement.
The DPWH has already sent 240 equipment and 956 manpower for quick response assets (QRA) in the entire CAR region.
Meanwhile, the Calapan South Road DPWH only allows heavy vehicles to pass due to flooding. The DPWH has already installed warning signs and maintenance crews are already in the area assisting the flow of the traffic.
A total of 187 equipment and 931 DPWH personnel were deployed in the region.
The DPWH has taken actions to the affected areas by ongoing clearing operations and continuous monitoring of the national bridges and roads.
Earlier, the DPWH has deployed 1,693 equipment and 9,242 manpower across nine regions who are affected by the Typhoon "Egay". (Nicole Magmanlac)