National Route 5 (N5) forms part of the Philippine highway network. It runs through the province of Capiz to the province of Iloilo, both in the island of Panay.[1][2][3][4][5] It is the only national primary route in Panay.[6]
Route 5 | ||||
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Route information | ||||
Maintained by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) | ||||
Length | 125 km (78 mi) | |||
Major junctions | ||||
North end | N505 (Roxas Avenue) in Roxas, Capiz | |||
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South end | N501 (Iloilo–Antique Road) in Iloilo City | |||
Location | ||||
Country | Philippines | |||
Provinces | Capiz, Iloilo | |||
Major cities | Roxas, Passi, Iloilo City | |||
Towns | Ivisan, Sigma, Dao, Dumalag, Cuartero, Dumarao, San Enrique, Dueñas, Dingle, Pototan, Zarraga, Leganes, | |||
Highway system | ||||
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Route description
editRoxas to Iloilo City
editIloilo–Capiz Road
editN5 covers the section of Iloilo–Capiz Road from the Roxas City Fountain roundabout in Roxas City, Capiz to its southern terminus at Iloilo–Antique Road (locally known as General Luna Street) in Iloilo City.
Jaro Spur Road
editN5 covers Jaro Spur Road (Washington Street), which carries northbound traffic from Jaro Plaza to Cubay-Balabago Road in Iloilo City, as the Iloilo–Capiz Road carries southbound traffic.[6]
Branch in Iloilo City
editN5's section that branches off from the old route of Iloilo–Capiz Road at Jaro Plaza covers Mandurriao-Jaro Road (EI98 Street) and the southern section of Sen. Benigno S. Aquino Jr. Avenue (Diversion Road). Just like the older route, it terminates at the Iloilo–Antique Road.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Capiz 1st". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Capiz 2nd". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Iloilo 2nd". Department of Public Works and Highways. Archived from the original on August 14, 2018. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Iloilo 4th". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ "Iloilo City". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved August 14, 2018.
- ^ a b c "Road and Bridge Inventory". Department of Public Works and Highways. Retrieved July 5, 2023.