The highway was severely damaged by the 1990 Luzon earthquake that the Department of Public Works and Highways decided for the permanent closure of the road . The highway was proposed to be replaced by a road traversing through the town of Itogon on the way to the lowlands of San Manuel , but was met with criticism from the inhabitants of Baguio . Kennon Road was reopened for public use in September 1 , 1991 after rehabilitation efforts were completed
1990 Luzon earthquake
1990 Luzon earthquake
Kennon Road