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Kennon Road partially closed as rockfalls disrupt traffic in Baguio
Authorities have temporarily shut down a section of Kennon Road in Baguio City following a series of rockfalls triggered by heavy rainfall. The closure has prompted warnings for motorists to exercise heightened caution in the affected area.
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A portion of Kennon Road at Camp 5 in Baguio City was closed to traffic on Sunday following falling rocks dislodged by continuous rains, according to an official road advisory issued by local authorities.
The temporary closure was implemented as a precautionary measure to ensure public safety while geological hazards persisted along the historic mountain route. The advisory indicated that ongoing erosion in the area posed risks to motorists, commuters, and pedestrians traversing the affected section.
Authorities urged road users to exercise extreme caution when traveling through Kennon Road and to remain alert to changing conditions. The advisory did not specify when the affected portion would be reopened to regular traffic.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of the century-old mountain road to natural hazards during the monsoon season, when sustained rainfall increases the likelihood of rockfalls and landslides in steep terrain. Local officials typically implement temporary closures and issue travel advisories during periods of heightened geological risk.