MM to Laiya, Batangas

[IMm29]

Strange, I recall having a conversation about trips to Laiya in the past, but could not find a "Laiya" specific topic. As I used the search function, I found quite a few threads on Laiya, but on separate boards.

Anyhow, the family is planning a trip this weekend. As in the past, our route was:
- SLEX
- ACTEX
- STAR toll
- Exit at San Jose/Ibaan
- Follow the signs to San Juan/Laiya

Is there a better route? Lipa is Google maps' default route because it's 10 kms shorter, but Lipa can get busy on the weekends, so I'm planning to skip it.

Are there any major hazards/road work along the route mentioned above that we should watch out for, or plan to go around?

Thanks.

[cardict]

Strange, I recall having a conversation about trips to Laiya in the past, but could not find a "Laiya" specific topic. As I used the search function, I found quite a few threads on Laiya, but on separate boards.

Anyhow, the family is planning a trip this weekend. As in the past, our route was:
- SLEX
- ACTEX
- STAR toll
- Exit at San Jose/Ibaan
- Follow the signs to San Juan/Laiya

Is there a better route? Lipa is Google maps' default route because it's 10 kms shorter, but Lipa can get busy on the weekends, so I'm planning to skip it.

Are there any major hazards/road work along the route mentioned above that we should watch out for, or plan to go around?

Thanks.

Best route na yan bro,passing through San Pablo and tiaong ,you'll encounter a lot of traffic

[macsd]

That's correct & fastest. Lipa can be traffic havoc on weekends. The 10 kms difference is basically the length of the Startoll from Lipa exit to Ibaan/SanJose exit which is all hiway so mas OK.

[IMm29]

Thanks! Anyone know of current detours/road problems along that route?

[jodski]

1) Pag exit mo ng Startoll going to Ibaan be alert lang on potholes madami dami yan... 2 lanes lang kasi yan tapos madalas daanan ng truck kaya dapat habaan ng pasensya. Once you get to the road going to Rosario smooth sailing lang yan.

2) Sa Rosario proper medyo traffic lang yan from Mercury Drug up to the Municipal hall ... Less than 3 KM stretch lang naman.

3) 21 Km away na lang ang Laiya once you reach Rosario Batangas.

4) Wag makipag rezing sa Jeep na byaheng San Juan and wag masyadong madidikit sa kanila... you will encounter these peeps at Rosario na. Kapag nakatapat ka na may topak nag oovertake yan sa right side kahit off road

5) Most of the time wala ilaw sa daan kaya best to travel at daytime if its your first time to go there

[IMm29]

1) Pag exit mo ng Startoll going to Ibaan be alert lang on potholes madami dami yan... 2 lanes lang kasi yan tapos madalas daanan ng truck kaya dapat habaan ng pasensya. Once you get to the road going to Rosario smooth sailing lang yan.

2) Sa Rosario proper medyo traffic lang yan from Mercury Drug up to the Municipal hall ... Less than 3 KM stretch lang naman.

3) 21 Km away na lang ang Laiya once you reach Rosario Batangas.

4) Wag makipag rezing sa Jeep na byaheng San Juan and wag masyadong madidikit sa kanila... you will encounter these peeps at Rosario na. Kapag nakatapat ka na may topak nag oovertake yan sa right side kahit off road

5) Most of the time wala ilaw sa daan kaya best to travel at daytime if its your first time to go there

Thanks for the details. You had me at "potholes". Hehehe!

[romeocharlie]

Thanks! Anyone know of current detours/road problems along that route?

Ingat lang konti pag nagmerge na sa 2lane yung startoll.. Accident prone yung area.. Magbigay ka na lang sa mga walanghiyang bus driver ng batangas..


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[jodski]

Ingat lang konti pag nagmerge na sa 2lane yung startoll.. Accident prone yung area.. Magbigay ka na lang sa mga walanghiyang bus driver ng batangas..


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Yup... point of reference mo nga pala dito is after Lipa City exit

[IMm29]

Ingat lang konti pag nagmerge na sa 2lane yung startoll.. Accident prone yung area.. Magbigay ka na lang sa mga walanghiyang bus driver ng batangas..


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Thanks! Yun ang problem ko sa Star Toll. Aside from the road quality, binitin pa nila at ginawa pang salubungan.