Farmers, commuters urge road repair

By Harley Palangchao

Aug 25, 2024 12:15 am

BENGUET — The eroded section of the Halsema Highway in Bakun town that crippled transportation in one of the primary routes in the Cordillera region will be repaired soon, said Rep. Eric Go Yap.

The road section, which is within an identified geohazard area, eroded on Friday afternoon resulting in the disruption of movements of people and goods in northern Benguet and nearby provinces of Mountain Province, Ifugao and Ilocos Sur.

A MAJOR CONCERN Personnel of the Benguet Police Provincial Office secure the eroded section of the Halsema Highway in Gambang, Bakun, on Aug. 23, 2024. Thousands of commuters and farmers have appealed for the immediate repair of the damaged section of one of the major routes in the Cordillera region. BUGUIAS PNP PHOTO

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