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| As of October 24, 2024, DPWH Region VIII updates on national road conditions post-Tropical Storm Kristine. Photo: DPWH-8/FB |
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region VIII has released a situational report on the status of national roads and bridges following Tropical Storm "Kristine," effective as of 5:00 PM on October 24, 2024.
According to the report, several roads are now fully passable to all types of vehicles. In Eastern Samar, the Arteche-Jipapad-Las Navas-Rawis Road (S00198SM) has been cleared, along with several sections of the Calbayog-Catarman Road in Calbayog City, Samar. These areas include:
- Brgy. Tarabucan (K0787+300 - K0789+500)
- Brgy. Begaho (K0806+000 - K0806+900)
- Brgy. Oquendo (K0805+000 - K0806+000)
- Brgy. Sinidman (K0801+600 - K0801+700)
DPWH REGION VIII CONSOLIDATED SITUATIONAL REPORT on NATIONAL ROADS AND BRIDGES due to Tropical Storm "KRISTINE" as of...
Posted by Region 8 - DPWH on Thursday, October 24, 2024
While many roads remain passable, some areas have limited access due to ongoing clearing efforts. For instance, along the Daang Maharlika-Calbayog-Catbalogan Road in Brgy. Burabod, Sta. Margarita, three out of four lanes are available for vehicles despite soil erosion. Additionally, a fallen tree on the Calbayog-Catarman Road has restricted access to one lane in Brgy. Sinidman.
In Northern Samar, the Pangpang-Palapag-Mapanas-Gamay-Lapinog Road is currently passable with two lanes available in several locations, including Brgy. Maragano and along specific sections of the Palapag-Paysud area.
DPWH Region VIII assures the public that maintenance crews and field personnel are actively monitoring affected areas to assist travelers. Road warning devices have also been installed to ensure safety on the roads. —iTacloban (Source: 1)