Road collapse cuts off major Bukidnon–Davao highway

The vital road connecting Davao City, Bukidnon, and Cagayan de Oro City became impassable to all vehicles after a landslide caused a section of the highway to collapse at around 7 p.m. on July 17, 2026.Authorities have closed the affected stretch while engineers assess the damage and work on immediate interventions. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes until further notice. — Photo from DPWH Region XI-Davao City

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — A major section of the Bukidnon-Davao highway in Sitio Marahan, Barangay Marilog, Davao City collapsed at around 7 p.m. on Friday, July 17, making the vital route impassable and disrupting travel between Davao City, Bukidnon, and Cagayan de Oro City.

In a phone interview with the Inquirer on Saturday, July 18, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Region 11 spokesperson Dean Ortiz said the collapse was caused by a landslide after weeks of continuous rainfall saturated the soil in the landslide-prone area.

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Motorists are advised to use the alternate route via Datu Ladayon–Marahan–Katipunan, Cotabato, connecting to Camp 1 in Maramag, Bukidnon, which adds about 30 minutes to travel time.

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Ortiz said DPWH engineers are assessing the damage and conducting technical studies to restore access to the highway as soon as possible.

The Marilog Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office said residents in the affected area were evacuated after signs of ground movement were observed.

Several houses were partially buried by soil, but no injuries were reported as of Saturday morning.

Authorities continue to monitor the situation as persistent monsoon rains increase the risk of landslides across parts of Bukidnon and the Davao Region. /das

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