House okays bill on Kennon full rehab

THE HOUSE of Representatives approves on second reading House Bill 9075 authored by Baguio City Congressman Mark Go providing for the full rehabilitation and maintenance of Kennon Road under DPWH.

“There is always an “open-close” road situation in Kennon Road due to major landslides resulting to numerous reported accidents,” Go explained.

“I believe it is best that DPWH, in coordination with the DENRCAR, shall evaluate the current condition of Kennon road and undertake the complete necessary improvement, rehabilitation and other engineering works of the said road” Go added.

Kennon Road was built in 1903 making it one of the oldest access roads going to Baguio. It has the stretch of 33.534 kilometers making it viable to commuters to use the road going to Baguio compared to Marcos Highway

50 kilometers.

Authorities issue advisories closing Kennon Road during heavy rains and typhoons affecting the northern part of the country.

“For years now, minor rehabilitation and maintenance works are being done on Kennon Road for it to be passable. We want to make Kennon road an “all-weather” road primarily for the safety of our commuters and of course to address the influx of vehicular traffic especially during peak tourism season,” the solon said.

The DPWH confirms that there are on-going repairs on the said road and expressed its support on the measure.

The proposed measure will be calendared for its approval on third and final reading upon the resumption of Congress in May.