More than 339 thousand vehicles have entered Bogotá
According to the Bogota Mobility Secretariat, so far about 339,000 vehicles have entered the city, the average speed is 33 kilometers per hour and the traffic flow is low in the main corridors of the Colombian capital. A high vehicular flow is registered on 13th Street
More than 339,000 vehicles have entered the Colombian capital. (Colprensa – Álvaro Tavera)
The passage was enabled on the Bogotá-Girardot road
According to the authorities, the cleanup and removal work has already finished. After carrying out the field inspection by the geotechnicians, it was concluded that the area is already stable. At this time, the machines will be removed after opening the road with a restriction to a single lane in a preventive manner.
Be careful, in case of rain in the area, closures must be carried out again in life for the safety of citizens.
The Bogotá-Girardot highway will have a single lane.
Via Villavicencio-Bogotá
The Coviandina concession confirmed that mobility with a reduction of one lane in the Monterredondo tunnel was reported from early hours. “Dry weather in the road corridor, moderate vehicular flow in both directions. Drive carefully and avoid road accidents.
It is important to point out that throughout Monday, March 20, a modification will be made in the transit of vehicles due to the fact that a reversible schedule will be implemented.
This means that the road will close at 2:00 p.m. in the El Uval sector and the reversible road will be activated on the Villavicencio – Bogotá road from 3:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Via Bogota-Villavicencio. colpress
The Traffic Police recommended that travelers take some alternate routes both for citizens who travel from Bogotá to Girardot, and those who do so from Girardot to the Colombian capital.
The passage is being made through the Guillermo León Valencia Tunnel with intermittent passage and this is causing some difficulties in mobility. It is recommended to take Girardot-La Mesa-Bogotá as an alternate route.
“The traffic management plan is being carried out with alternate steps through the Guillermo León Valencia Tunnel. For vehicles coming from the Bogotá-Girardot and Girardot-Bogotá roads. The Transit and Transportation Directorate invites all road stakeholders to take the alternate route Girardot-La Mesa-Bogotá,” said the Department of Tolima Department of Transit and Transportation Headquarters.
The road is completely closed. They recommend taking alternate routes. @Ani_Colombia – Twitter
The closure continues on the Bogotá-Girardot highway
On the morning of Sunday, March 19, a landslide occurred at kilometer 38 in the Nariz del Diablo sector on the Bogotá-Girardot road, which caused the total closure of the road.
In the most recent report by Invías, it was confirmed that this important road corridor remains closed. Citizens who must move through this area must do so through the Sumapaz Tunnel
“Total closure of the Bogotá – Girardot road is presented due to falling stone, in the Nariz del Diablo sector, km 38, applies in the Bogotá – Girardot direction. Alternate route: Traffic management through the Sumapaz Tunnel”
The concessionaire reported the closure of the Bogotá-Girardot highway
Panamerican Highway
The road that was recently inaugurated by the National Government remained closed, however, it will be enabled for vehicle traffic on Monday, March 20.
– It will be possible to transit only between the hours of 7:00 am and 6:00 pm in the North-South direction (Cauca-Nariño)
– The route: Depresión-La Sierra -Rosas is also enabled; Sitting Stone-El Tambo-Popayán and San Francisco-El Pepino (Pasto-Mocoa).
– Invías asked cargo carriers not to exceed the established weight of 43 tons on the provisional track.
(Reference image) The Pan-American Highway will be enabled at special hours and in only one direction of the road (north-south) Photo: Ministry of Transportation
Medellin-Bogota highway
Invías confirmed that during Monday, March 20, the Medellín-Bogotá Highway will be enabled during special hours. The road will be open only between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
In case you travel outside the established schedule, the ways to move will be:
– For light vehicles | Medellín – Cisneros- Puerto Berrío- Puerto Boyacá- Caño Alegre
– For heavy vehicles | Medellin-Manizales-Bogotá
On the Medellín – Bogotá highway, you can travel with a special schedule. Courtesy: Medellín Mayor’s Office.
Checkpoints in Bogotá
In order to guarantee and enforce the regional peak and plate measure, the mobility authorities will have several checkpoints in the nine main access and exit corridors of the Colombian capital.
– North Highway: from the Andes toll to the North portal, north-south direction.
– South Highway: from the Soacha municipal limit to Boyacá avenue, south-north direction.
– Avenida Boyacá via al Llano: from the Argelino Durán Quintero tunnel to the old via al Llano, south-north direction.
– Avenida Calle 80: from the Guadua bridge to portal 80, west-east direction.
– Avenida Carrera Séptima: from 245 street to 183 street, north-south direction.
– Centenario Avenue (13th Street): from the Bogotá River to Ciudad de Cali Avenue (Carrera 86 Avenue), west-east direction.
– Choachí road: from the Monserrate road to the ring road, east-west direction.
– Via la Calera: from the Patios tollbooth to Avenida Carrera 7, east-west direction.
– Vía Suba Cota: from the Bogotá river to 170 street avenue, north-south direction.
The Ministry of Mobility announced the control measures that will be carried out during the day of the return plan in Bogotá. Photo via: bogota.gov.co
Eye! this is the regional peak and plate
In order to guarantee the flow of vehicle traffic in the most important road corridors of Bogotá, the regional peak and plate measure will be applied to all those who travel to the Colombian capital.
This will take place on Monday, March 20
– Between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm | Only vehicles with license plates that end with an even number (0, 2, 4, 6 and 8) may enter.
– Between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm | Only vehicles with license plates that end with an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7 and 9) may enter.
This is what you should know about the regional peak and plate Photo: Bogotá Mayor’s Office.
Fewer vehicles left Bogotá
According to the Ministry of Mobility, about 500,000 vehicles left Bogotá, 7% less than during the holiday last year. Regarding the income, the Transit authorities estimate that about 400,000 cars and motorcycles. So far it is estimated that about 257 thousand vehicles have entered, with an average speed of 19 km/h in the different road corridors.
The Ministry of Mobility announced the influence of vehicles that have left and entered the city during the commemorative holiday of San José. Courtesy: Mobility.