The pass is interrupted at kilometer 114, in the Guadual sector. The landslides have not stopped since last January 28, 2022.
Since December 20, 2021, there have been more than six landslides on the via Ibarra-San Lorenzo. On January 28, 2022, a new incident occurred at km 114, at the height of The Guadual.
The landslides They blocked the only lane of the road that was enabled 15 days ago with the use of explosive charges.
Fidel Morales, political lieutenant of La Carolina, reported that coordination has already begun with the Ministry of Transportation and Public Works (MTOP) for cleaning work in the community The Guadual.
However, the situation was complicated because this Sunday, January 30, 2022, two additional landslides were recorded.
The National Police is on site providing security; but the 40,000 affected in the isolated parishes demand faster action to enable the road.
The authorities recommend that users move during the day to avoid possible mishaps, since rocky material continues to fall from the upper part of the mountain. The rainy they cause the ground to give way due to moisture
The main alternative route is the San Jerónimo-Buenos Aires-Urcuqui-Ibarra.
#MTOPInforma: Vía Lita-San Lorenzo, Guadual sector closed, due to large landslides as a result of the strong winter.
Alternate route San Jerónimo – Buenos Aires – Urcuqui – Ibarra. #Imbabura pic.twitter.com/pkWWjrIqtS
— @ObrasPublicasEc (@ObrasPublicasEc) January 30, 2022
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