Politics · Philippines Bureau
National highway in Bohol closed after road subsidence reported
A section of the national highway in Baclayon, Bohol has been shut to traffic following the discovery of a damaged and sinking roadway. Local authorities are investigating whether the deterioration is caused by a sinkhole.
LSN Philippines ·
BACLAYON, Bohol — A portion of the national highway traversing Barangay Taguihon in this municipality was closed on Wednesday after road inspectors discovered a section of concrete pavement that was damaged and subsiding. Officials suspect the gradual collapse may be caused by an underlying sinkhole. Local government units have cordoned off the affected stretch and deployed personnel to conduct detailed inspections of the site. The investigation aims to determine the extent of the structural damage and identify the precise cause of the road failure. Authorities have not yet provided a timeline for repairs or the reopening of the highway section to public traffic. Engineers are expected to submit their findings following a comprehensive assessment of the subsurface conditions beneath the damaged roadway. The closure affects traffic in the area, with motorists advised to seek alternate routes until further notice.