Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road

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 way which used to be intended for rail services from Aringay to Baguio.[1] The road officially opened to public on December 17, 2018.[2]

Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road
Baguio–Tubao Road
Tubao–Asin Road
Asin Road
Route information
Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways
Length14.0 km (8.7 mi)
ExistedDecember 17, 2018–present
Component
highways
  • N234 in Baguio
  • N233 in Baguio
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
ProvincesBenguet, La Union
Major citiesBaguio
TownsTubao, Aringay, Sablan, Tuba
Highway system
  • Roads in the Philippines

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 remains unnumbered and classified as a tertiary national road. Recently, due to Marcos Highway suffering heavy traffic, the road was rehabilitated to serve as an alternative route down to La Union, but there a some more adjustments left.

Route description

The Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road serves as an alternative route to Baguio, and is also the fourth that leads to Baguio from the northwestern lowlands of Luzon. The road also helps decongest the traffic in Marcos Highway, despite being slightly longer than the Aspiras–Palispis Highway.

The road starts at the junction of Marcos Highway (N208) in Tubao, La Union as a four-lane road. Its features have many 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 two lanes (one per direction) upon traversing the higher elevation that contains sharp curves and steep elevation upon entering Benguet province.

References
  1. "Asin Road's nature and man-made wonders". The Pinoy Explorer. January 21, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  2. "DPWH opens new road to Baguio". The Manila Times. Retrieved December 17, 2018.


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