Get ready: new road closures and detours due to Bogotá Metro works in Caracas

Construction of the first line of the Bogotá Metro continues and, as of August 2024, the overall progress was 39% (38.78%, specifically). As of September 12, 2024, the foundation of 201 supports, the construction of 155 blocks, 118 columns and 72 capitals had been completed. Likewise, 2,877 piles and 49 voussoirs had been installed, as well as 3 spans.

For the works to continue, The Mayor’s Office of Bogotá announced new closures on Avenida Caracas, which will mainly affect private vehicles. Pedestrians and TransMilenio buses will have safe and signposted passage.

As explained by Metro de Bogotá, Starting next October 5, the lanes for private vehicles on Caracas Avenue between 57th and 67th streets will be closed. in order to give continuity to the works. He added: “This closure facilitates the circulation of TransMilenio buses, taking into account that preliminary works are being carried out in the central lanes, to then give way to the construction of the viaduct.“.

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If you need guidance, Citizens can contact the staff of the Civil Agents Group, the Guide Group and the Culture for Mobility team of the District Mobility Secretariat.; which will be located on Caracas along with the required signage. Please note that Calle 63 station will be closed, while Flores-Areandina and Calle 57 will be open.

Detours and closures

Detours

1. North – South detours:
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If you are travelling along Av. Caracas from north to south, you should take Carrera 19 at Calle 80, then Carrera 19A until Calle 61, where, following the signs, you can take Carrera 18 and continue in this manner towards the south of the city. If you are travelling along Calle 80 from west to east, you can take Carrera 24 south to reach Transversal 25 and thus continue along this road towards the south of the city.

2. South – North detour:

If you want to go from the south to the north of the city, at the height of 53rd Street, you must take the 8th Avenue until you reach 67th Street, at this point and following the signs, you can take the 9th Avenue and thus continue your journey towards the north of the city. Another option is at the height of 53rd Street, take the 17th Avenue north until you reach 74th Street, where you can turn right and then take the 15th Avenue north of the city.

3. Detour to the west:

Vehicles traveling west on 64th Street may take 13th Street and, at 60th Street, turn right onto 17th Street. There, they must turn left onto 64th Street and continue west.

According to the Bogotá Metro company, These closures will remain in place for 16 months.

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