BAGUIO CITY: The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Cordillera on Monday advised motorists to avoid Kennon Road and instead use alternate roads going to and from Baguio since rock falls continue due to heavy rains in the past weeks. DPWH-Cordillera Director Engr. Khadaffy Tanggol, in a phone interview, said it is usual for the rock slope along the whole stretch of Kennon Road to become unstable with continuous rains, with parts of the region now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) 4 and 3 due to Typhoon Nika (international name Toraji). According to Philippines News Agency, Tanggol advised motorists to use Marcos Highway, the Nangalisan-San Pascual Road, and the Naguilian Road. He stated that the rock slope is unstable and rocks are falling from the mountains, which is why they do not recommend motorists to pass through Kennon Road. Instead, they suggest using alternate routes for safety. Tanggol earlier mentioned that the temporary scrow constructed at Camp 2 had been completed and is re adily passable one way for light vehicles only. He clarified that there is no issue with the road itself but rather with the mountain slopes, which makes it unsafe for travelers. The final decision on the opening or closure of Kennon Road is made by the Baguio, La Trinidad, Itogon, Sablan, Tuba, Tublay Development Authority (BLISTTDA), he added.