Asin Road
This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2015) |
Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road | |
---|---|
Baguio–Tubao Road Tubao–Asin Road Asin Road | |
Route information | |
Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways | |
Length | 14.0 km (8.7 mi) |
Existed | December 17, 2018–present |
Component highways | |
Major junctions | |
Northeast end | N54 (Naguilian Road) in Baguio |
N233 (Western Link Circumferential Road) in Baguio | |
Southwest end | N208 (Aspiras–Palispis Highway) in Tubao, La Union |
Location | |
Country | Philippines |
Provinces | Benguet, La Union |
Major cities | Baguio |
Towns | Tubao, Aringay, Sablan, Tuba |
Highway system | |
|
The Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road (also known as the Baguio–Tubao Road, Tubao–Asin Road or Asin Road) is a major road in La Union and Benguet, Philippines. This road is dangerous, and has tunnels along the road which used to be intended for rail services from Aringay to Baguio. [1]The road officially opened to public on December 17, 2018.[2]
This road is named after the Filipino word "Asin", meaning salt. There are resorts and hotsprings such as Pooten's Resort, Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountains Resort, Asin Hot Spring, Riverview Water Park, and Neverland Mountain Resort.
The segment of the road in Baguio forms part of National Route 234 (N234) and National Route 233 (N233) of the Philippine highway network. The rest of the road leading to Tubao, La Union remained unnumbered and classified as a tertiary national road. As of recently, due to Marcos Highway was suffering for heavy traffic, the road was rehabilitated to serve as an alternative route down to La Union, but there a little adjustments left.
Route description
The Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road serves as an alternative route to Baguio, and it is also the fourth road that leads to Baguio as well. The road also help decongests the traffic in Marcos Highway, despite the road is slightly longer than the Aspiras–Palispis Highway.
The road starts at the junction of Marcos Highway (N208) in Tubao, La Union as a 4-lane road. It features with much of the lightning and reflectorized signages and bus terminals. The Anduyan Bridge, which spans 360 meters (1,180 ft), carries along the route. After crossing the Anduyan Bridge, the road is narrowed to 2 lanes (one per direction) upon the road is travelling to it higher elevation that contained sharp curves and steep elevation upon entering the Benguet province.
Intersections
References
- ^ "Asin Road's nature and man-made wonders". The Pinoy Explorer. January 21, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "DPWH opens new road to Baguio". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 17, 2018.