MANILA, Philippines – Several cracks caused by the earthquakes and fissures in the aftermath of the restive Taal Volcanohave have been spotted along national roads in Batangas province. According to reports from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Tuesday, teams are now assessing national roads and bridges for possible damage brought by the volcanic tremors. ADVERTISEMENT“Based on the 11 A.M. January 14, 2020 partial report of DPWH Batangas First District Engineering Office, all roads remain passable but major cracks appeared along Palico-Balayan-Batangas Road, K0121+520 and K0121+630, in Barangay Sinisian East; and at the K0127+430 section in Barangay Palanas, both in Lemery, Batangas,” DPWH said in its Facebook post. “Other affected national road is the Lemery-Taal Diversion Road, K0128+(-80), K0128+550 section which has sustained major cracks and settlement due to ground shake,” it added. “As soon as full assessment is done, and no ground movement can hamper construction activities, DPWH will immediately repair cracks and settlement along affected national roads,” DPWH assured.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 14, 2020 18:00 UTC