CALBAYOG CITY, Samar – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in the province limited the flow of vehicles along the Allen-Calbayog route due to a rock fall on one section in Barangay Malayog, this city. The DPWH Samar First District Engineering Office advised the motorists going to the north and south bound to take the Catarman-Calbayog through Lope de Vega Route. “If motorists were in a hurry and would prefer a convenient travel to Calbayog, we advise them to take Catarman-Calbayog via Lope de Vega.” Ignacio added. In its advisory released on Friday afternoon, the DPWH Samar First District Engineering Office said the portion of the Daang Maharlika would be temporarily closed to traffic to all types of vehicles. The clearing operations and the repair of the road were stopped in the evening to ensure the safety of the DPWH team.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 22, 2017 10:30 UTC