Konted's Make My Day 2: The New Road To Baguio City

The New Road To Baguio City

Kennon Road, most of the time, is closed to traffic. Marcos Highway, during weekends and long holidays, is clogged with buses, trucks, vans and other types of vehicles. Naguilian Road in Bauang, La Union is still many kilometers away.

Taking all the above into consideration, the DPWH constructed a new road to Baguio City, which is officially called San Pascual- Nangalisan- Asin Road.

To get there, at the Pugo Junction, instead of turning right at Marcos Highway for Baguio City, turn left, and, after a few kilometers, there is a diversionary road leading to the much-talked about San Pascual--Nangalisan--Asin Road. You will not get lost as there are enough signages to guide you.

Landmarks/ structures/ sceneries that are noticeable along the way are: steel and concrete bridges, hanging bridges, free-flowing river, waterfalls, one public c.r., man-made tunnels, hot springs resorts, Bencab museum, etc.

Exit point is at Naguilian Road near the Coyeesan Gym and Lourdes Grotto. Estimated travel time is 1 1/2 hours.

WARNING: EXERCISE CAUTION WHEN TRAVERSING THE SAN PASCUAL-NANGALISAN-ASIN ROAD. THERE ARE STEEP INCLINES, DEEP DESCENT AND NARROW PORTIONS. BE SURE YOUR VEHICLE IS IN TIP TOP CONDITION.

- KONTED

San Pascual-Nangalisan-Asin Road.
The 3 -- San Pascual, Nangalisan and Tadiangan -- are barangays of Tuba, Benguet that have been there since the time of the Americans.