32 roads impassable, 14 with limited access due to Tropical Storm Kristine

Due to Tropical Storm Kristine, 32 road sections across seven regions in the Philippines remain impassable due to flooding, landslides, fallen trees, rockslides, and collapsed bridges, while another 14 have limited access as of Friday morning.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that these closures include roads in Bicol (15), Cordillera Administrative Region (8), Calabarzon (6), Cagayan Valley (2), Central Luzon (1), with 7 each having limited access in Bicol and Calabarzon due to floods and sinking road surfaces.

Disaster Incident Management Teams continue to monitor other national roads and bridges to ensure safety as clearing operations proceed amid challenging conditions.

The DPWH is actively working to clear the roads, deploying 9,005 personnel and 2,048 pieces of equipment for clearing efforts. Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan emphasized that public safety remains the top priority.

Warning signs have been placed on roads with limited access to aid motorists, while additional clearing and rehabilitation efforts will commence once weather conditions improve.