National Route 81 (N81) is a 34.6-kilometer (21.5 mi), east-west primary[1] route which forms part of the Philippine highway network in Cebu connecting the cities and municipalities of Naga, Toledo, Pinamungahan, Aloguinsan and Barili.[2][3] Two roads form the route, namely the Naga−Toledo Road (from Naga to Toledo) and the Uling−Toledo Wharf Road (from Toledo to Uling).[4]

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Route 81
Route information
Maintained by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Length34.6 km (21.5 mi)
Component
highways
N81 (Uling−Toledo Wharf Road from Toledo to Uling)
N81 (Naga−Toledo Road)
Major junctions
West end N83 / N830 in Barili
Major intersections
  • N820 (Toledo–Pinamungahan–Aloguinsan–Mantalongon Road) in Toledo
  • N826 (Rafols Street/Toledo Wharf Road – Toledo Port) in Toledo
  • N820 (Toledo–Tabuelan–San Remigio Road) in Toledo
  • N825 (Lutopan Road/Toledo–Tabunok Road) in Toledo
  • Metro Cebu Expressway in Naga
East end N8 (Natalio Bacalso Avenue) in Naga
Location
CountryPhilippines
Major citiesNaga, Toledo, Pinamungahan, Aloguinsan, Barili
Highway system
  • Roads in the Philippines
N80 N82

History

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When the highway routes were assigned in 2014, the segment of Cebu−Toledo Wharf Road from Barangay Lutopan to Poblacion except Toledo Port and Naga−Uling Road was assigned as N81. Around 2022, the Toledo–Pinamungahan–Aloguinsan–Mantalongon Road became part of N81 as it was signed as a secondary road (N820).

Route Description

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Toledo to Uling

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N81 begins as the Toledo–Pinamungahan–Aloguinsan–Mantalongon Road in Mantalongon from its junction with the Carcar–Barili Road (N83). It becomes the Uling–Toledo Wharf Road when it passes the intersection of Rafols Street/Toledo Wharf Road (N826). The route then turns east at its intersection with Toledo–Tabuelan–San Remigio Road (N820) towards the mountainous central portion of Cebu island.

Uling to Naga

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At its intersection with Lutopan Road/Toledo–Tabunok Road (N825), N81 becomes the Naga–Toledo Road. The route then makes a junction with the southern terminus of the under-construction Metro Cebu Expressway.[4][5] The route terminates at Natalio Bacalso Avenue (N8) in Naga.[4]

Intersections

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Intersections are numbered by kilometer posts, with Cebu Provincial Capitol designated as kilometer 0

ProvinceCity/MunicipalitykmmiDestinationsNotes
CebuToledo    N820 (Toledo–Pinamungahan–Aloguinsan–Mantalongon Road) / N826 (Cebu–Toledo Wharf Road) – Toledo Port
  N820 (Toledo-Pinamungahan-Aloguinsan-Mantalongon Road)
  N825 (Cebu-Toledo Wharf Road)Route changes from N81 to N825. Continues as Naga-Uling Road.
NagaMetro Cebu ExpresswayUnder construction.
  N8 (Natalio Bacalso Avenue)Eastern terminus.
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi
  •       Unopened

References

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  1. ^ "Department of Public Works and Highways" (PDF).
  2. ^ "Cebu 2nd". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  3. ^ "Cebu 3rd". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
  4. ^ a b c "Road and Bridge Inventory | Department of Public Works and Highways". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-05-06.
  5. ^ "Metro Cebu Expressway (Cebu Circumferential Road) | Department of Public Works and Highways". www.dpwh.gov.ph. Retrieved 2021-09-03.