The Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road (also known as the Baguio–Tubao Road, Tubao–Asin Road or simply, Asin Road[a]) is a major road in La Union and Benguet, Philippines, serving as an alternative route to Baguio.[1] This road is dangerous, and has tunnels along the way which used to be intended for rail services from Aringay to Baguio.[2] The road officially opened to public on December 17, 2018.[3]

Asin–Nangalisan–San Pascual Road
Baguio–Tubao Road
Tubao–Asin Road
Asin Road
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The Asin-Nangalisan-San Pascual Road in Anduyan, Tubao, La Union
Route information
Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways
Length14.0 km (8.7 mi)
ExistedDecember 17, 2018–present
Component
highways
Major junctions
Northeast end N54 (Naguilian Road) in Baguio
Major intersections N233 (Western Link Circumferential Road) in Baguio
Southwest end N208 (Aspiras–Palispis Highway) in Tubao, La Union
Location
CountryPhilippines
ProvincesBenguet, La Union
Major citiesBaguio
TownsTubao, Pugo, Aringay, Tuba
Highway system
  • Roads in the Philippines

The road leads to the Asin Hot Springs in Sitio Asin in Nangalisan, Tuba, Benguet.[1] Other resorts and hotsprings along the way include Pooten's Resort, Palm Grove Hot Springs and Mountains Resort, 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 are some more adjustments left.

Route description

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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 said road.

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 span, 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.

Intersections

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Intersections are numbered by kilometer posts, with Rizal Park in Manila designated as kilometer zero. Some intersections are also marked by their relative distance from Baguio's kilometer zero, located in the city's Plaza Garden. 

RegionProvinceCity/MunicipalitykmmiDestinationsNotes
Cordillera Administrative RegionBenguetBaguio304.5189.2  N54 (Naguilian Road (Quirino Highway)) – Baguio, BauangEastern terminus.
283176Jared Pine BendRoute number change from N234 to N233.
307191Muñoz DriveAlso known as KM4 Asin Road. End of N233 concurrency.
310190F2 Cutay Road
Baguio-Tuba boundary308.5191.7
Tuba266165Asin Tunnel 1
267166Asin Tunnel 2
275171Baguio-La Trinidad-Itogon-Sablan-Tuba-Tublay (BLISTT) Outer Ring Circumferential RoadAlso known as Nangalisan Junction.
Cordillera Administrative Region-Ilocos Region boundaryLa UnionBenguet boundaryTuba-Aringay boundary282175
Ilocos RegionLa UnionAringayTaloy-Bacsayan Provincial Road
Aringay-Pugo boundary
PugoAnduyan Bridge over Aringay River
Pugo-Tubao boundary
Tubao246153  N208 (Aspiras–Palispis Highway) – Agoo, BaguioWestern terminus.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Notes

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  1. ^ Not to be confused with barangay "Asin Road" of Baguio

References

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  1. ^ a b Llanes, Jonathan; Catajan, Maria Elena (1 March 2019). "Tuba: A road leading to arts and culture". SunStar. Archived from the original on May 18, 2019. Retrieved 6 May 2023.
  2. ^ "Asin Road's nature and man-made wonders". The Pinoy Explorer. January 21, 2012. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
  3. ^ Depasupil, William. "DPWH opens new road to Baguio". The Manila Times. Manila Times Publishing Corp. Archived from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
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