Gingoog–Claveria–Villanueva Road Explained

Country:PHL
Type:N
Route:955
Gingoog–Claveria–Villanueva Road
Photo Notes:Macapagal Bridge in Gingoog
Length Km:70.908
Direction A:West
Direction B:East
Terminus A: in Villanueva
Terminus B: in Gingoog
Provinces:Misamis Oriental
Cities:Gingoog
Towns:Villanueva, Claveria
Previous Type:N
Previous Route:954
Next Type:N
Next Route:956

The Gingoog–Claveria–Villanueva Road is a 70.9km (44.1miles), two-to-four lane national secondary highway, connecting the municipalities of Villanueva and Claveria, and the city of Gingoog in Misamis Oriental.[1] [2] Traversing through the mountain range that includes Mount Balatukan, it serves as a diversion road from the Butuan–Cagayan de Oro–Iligan Road.[3]

The entire highway is designated as National Route 955 (N955) of the Philippine highway network. In Gingoog, it is locally known as J.Z. Mercado Avenue.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Misamis Oriental 1st. Department of Public Works and Highways. September 10, 2018.
  2. Web site: Misamis Oriental 2nd. Department of Public Works and Highways. September 10, 2018.
  3. Web site: Gingoog-Claveria-Villanueva Road – Route 955 cuts travel time between CDO and Gingoog-Butuan. CDODev.com. September 10, 2018.
  4. Web site: Road and Bridge Inventory. Department of Public Works and Highways. June 23, 2023.