31 roads closed due to ‘Uwan’; DPWH orders immediate clearing

A total of 31 national road sections—mostly in Luzon—remain impassable due to the effects of Tropical Cyclone “Uwan”, while eight others have limited access, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported Monday morning.

As of this early morning, road closures were recorded across the Cordillera Administrative Region, National Capital Region, and Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 5, and 12, due to flooding, landslides, fallen trees, and damaged bridges.

Most of the closures were in Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, where multiple sections of the Maharlika Highway, Daet-San Vicente-San Lorenzo Circumferential Road, and other key routes were blocked by floodwaters or debris.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon said he ordered to “mobilize all available resources” to expedite road clearings. Disaster and Incident Management Teams are deployed in all affected regions, working round the clock to remove obstructions and restore mobility.

The agency also advised motorists to avoid affected areas and exercise caution when passing through partially reopened routes.

Meanwhile, eight national road sections—including those in Quirino, Laguna, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Southern Leyte, and Northern Samar—remain passable only to light or heavy vehicles due to flooding, scouring, or fallen utility posts.

The DPWH said clearing operations are ongoing and updates will be issued as soon as conditions improve.