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Abra de Ilog–Puerto Galera road closure extended as rockfall cleanup continues
A major rockfall has forced authorities to keep a key Mindoro highway closed while clearing and repair work progresses. The Department of Public Works and Highways is managing ongoing restoration efforts in Occidental Mindoro.
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The Abra de Ilog–Puerto Galera Road remains impassable following a significant rockfall that struck Sitio Lucotan in Barangay Udalo, Abra de Ilog, in Occidental Mindoro. The Department of Public Works and Highways has mobilized crews to clear debris and assess structural damage along the critical transport corridor.
Authorities have not announced a specific timeline for reopening the highway, which connects two key municipalities in the Mindoro region. The road closure is expected to impact local commerce and travel between the towns as clearing operations continue.
The DPWH is conducting comprehensive restoration work to ensure the road's safety before allowing through traffic to resume. Officials have advised motorists to seek alternative routes while repairs are underway.