The Kennon Road is now open to two-way traffic, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cordillera Administrative Region (DPWH-CAR) said.

In a social media post late Monday, the department shared the advisory released by the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force Kennon that the road has been opened starting Nov. 7 at 8 a.m.

It said the reason for the opening of the major thoroughfare to two-way traffic is because of the recent developments and major road improvements.

“This decision was agreed upon by the members of the Joint Inter-Agency Task Force Kennon after their discussion during their meeting last November 4, 2022,” it added.

At the same time, the task force reminded motorists of the following safety and closure protocols: drive safely, strictly adhere to traffic and parking rules (and safety signages), and follow speed limits as indicated in various signages along Kennon Road; vehicles/trucks exceeding the five tons (gross tonnage) limit shall be prohibited to pass through Kennon Road.

Such load limit shall be controlled by the DPWH-CAR through the Benguet 1st District Engineering Office and concerned local police authorities.

Also, road clearing and no parking policies along these national roads shall be strictly facilitated by concerned local government units (cities, municipalities and barangays) in coordination with local police authorities to avoid traffic slow-up and accidents.

In case of bad weather, imminent weather disturbance, or detected ground shaking/earthquake with or without aftershock/s which may trigger landslides or rockfalls, the DPWH-CAR through the Benguet 1st District Engineering Office in coordination with the Tuba Municipal police stations and Baguio City Police Office, shall immediately close the Kennon Road until public safety is guaranteed. (PNA)