National Route 402 (N402) forms part of the Philippine highway network.[1][2] It runs through the rural municipalities of Cavite.

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Route 402
Noveleta–Naic–Tagaytay Road
Noveleta–Naic–Tagaytay Road (San Gregorio Street segment) 01.jpg
A portion of Indang–Mendez Road, one of the component roads of N402
Route information
Maintained by Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) - Cavite 1st District Engineering Office and Cavite 2nd District Engineering Office
Length49.42 km (30.71 mi)
Major junctions
North end N64 (Antero Soriano Highway) in Tanza
Major intersections
South end N410 (Tagaytay–Nasugbu Highway) in Tagaytay
Location
CountryPhilippines
Major citiesTagaytay
TownsTanza, Naic, Indang, Mendez
Highway system
  • Roads in the Philippines
N401 N403

Route description

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N402 covers the Tanza to Tagaytay segment of Noveleta–Naic–Tagaytay Road, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.

Tanza to Naic

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Antero Soriano Highway in Naic

N402 starts at N64 (Antero Soriano Highway) as Santa Cruz Street, a one-way street into the población of Tanza. In front of the entrance to the Diocesan Shrine of Saint Augustine, it then turns southwest as San Agustin Street, becomes a two-way street at its intersection with Santo Domingo Street. It meets the Biwas Roundabout past the Tanza Bridge, and once again meets Antero Soriano Highway at the Tanza Junction and proceeds towards Naic.[3]

Naic to Indang

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San Gregorio Street in Indang

Within the población of Naic, N402 turns southwest towards J. Poblete Street (some of its segments is also known as Sabang Road) and then, in front of the Naic Church, veers southeast as Capt. Ciriaco Nazareno Street. It then intersects with Governor's Drive and proceeds towards Indang as Naic–Indang Road. It then enters the población of Indang alternatively known as A. Mojica Street and ends at De Ocampo Street. It then continues as De Ocampo Street, San Miguel Street, and A. Mabini Street, veers southeast in front of Indang Church as San Gregorio Street, and continues as San Gregorio Extension.[3]

Indang to Mendez

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Indang–Mendez Road in Indang

At the end of San Gregorio Extension, the road intersects Trece Martires–Indang Road and proceeds southeast towards Mendez as Indang–Mendez Road. It then enters the municipality of Mendez, where it becomes a one-way southbound street known as C. Llamado Street and Osorio Street before ending at the latter's junction with J.P. Rizal Street in Mendez población.[3]

Mendez to Tagaytay

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Mendez–Tagaytay Road at the Mendez–Tagaytay boundary

At the junction of J.P. Rizal and Osorio Streets, the road proceeds southeast towards Tagaytay as Mendez–Tagaytay Road. The Tagaytay segment is also known as Tagaytay–Cavite via Mendez Road. It finally terminates at Tagaytay–Nasugbu Highway at Mendez Crossing, Tagaytay.[3]

History

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The direct predecessor of N402 is Highway 25, which connected Bacoor with Tagaytay via Naic especially during the 20th century.[4]

Intersections

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The entire route is located in Cavite

City/Municipalitykm[3]miDestinationsNotes
Tanza  N64 (Antero Soriano Highway) – Noveleta, ManilaNorthern terminus
33.29620.689Tanza Bridge
  N64 (Antero Soriano Highway & Tanza–Trece Martires Road) – Trece MartiresN402 shifts from San Agustin Street to Antero Soriano Highway
37.28623.168Obispo Bridge
39.72124.681Calibuyo Bridge
TanzaNaic boundary43.45227.000Timalan bridge. Cavite 1st District Engineering Office–Cavite 2nd District Engineering Office highway boundary.
Naic43.18026.831Bisaya Bridge
43.39526.964Palanas Bridge
46.00028.583Naic kilometer zero
Antero Soriano HighwayY-intersection towards Naic Junction. N402 shifts from Antero Soriano Highway to J. Poblete Street.
Sabang RoadY-intersection towards Naic Junction
  N405 (Governor's Drive) – TernateN402 shifts from Capt. C. Nazareno Street to Naic–Indang Road.
49.00030.447Route 402 reassurance sign.
57.00035.418Route 402 reassurance sign.
IndangBurgos Street / Gusi Peace Prize International Avenue – Alfonso, Calumpang Cerca (Indang)5-way junction; one-way entrance into Burgos Street, which serves as alternative route to Indang town proper and Alfonso
De Ocampo Street – AlfonsoSouth end of Naic–Indang Road; continues south as A. Mojica Street. De Ocampo Street is one-way westbound.
A. Mabini Street / San Miguel StreetServes as entry point of motorists to N402 from Naic–Indang Road and Indang–Alfonso Road
R. Jeciel Street – Indang Church, Cavite State University, Trece MartiresServes as entry point of motorists from Naic–Indang Road and Indang–Alfonso Road
65.00040.389Route 402 reassurance sign.
66.00041.010Indang Kilometer Zero
Indang–Alfonso RoadAlfonso
  N404 (Trece Martires–Indang Road) – Trece Martires, ManilaN402 shifts from San Gregorio Extension to Indang–Mendez Road.
Mendez73.00045.360Route 402 reassurance sign
Osorio Street / Llamado StreetOne-way intersection. N402 shifts from Indang–Mendez Road to Mendez–Tagaytay Road.
75.00046.603Mendez kilometer zero
Cavite–Tagaytay–Batangas ExpresswayFuture Mendez Exit of CTBEX
Tagaytay76.321–
64.119
47.424–
39.842
Kilometer number reverses
61.69038.332  N410 (Tagaytay–Nasugbu Highway) – BatangasSouthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

References

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  1. ^ "Cavite 2nd". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Archived from the original on January 8, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. ^ "Cavite". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Archived from the original on January 9, 2018. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Road and Bridge Inventory". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. ^ Southern Luzon Western Sheet (Map). 1:200000. Washington D.C.: US Geodetic Survey. 1941. Retrieved July 4, 2023.