The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Sunday said that the Bukidnon-Davao Road collapsed due to a landslide in Sitio Kipolot, Barangay Palacapao, Quezon, Bukidnon.
Public works secretary Vince Dizon said the collapse occurred after a magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Surigao del Sur, rendering the road impassable to all types of vehicles.
The collapsed portion affected a four-lane section of the highway, and authorities described it as a major cut-off for traffic between Bukidnon and Davao City.
The DPWH is reported to be on‐site and working to clear the area so travel can resume.
In the meantime, travelers and commuters are advised to take these alternate routes:
From Cagayan de Oro to Tagum via Valencia City → Kapalong → Talaingod → Davao.
From Camp 1 Maramag to Davao via Carmen–Kabacan–Matalam–Kidapawan–Digos.
The DPWH advises travellers to use the alternate routes, although they may be longer and may have road conditions that slow down travel.
Authorities, including the Municipal Public Safety Office (MPSO), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO), and the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), are on-site conducting assessment, clearing, and rescue operations.
