Restrictions for freight vehicles during school recess and race day

The Ministry of Transportation announced restrictions for freight vehicles weighing 3.4 tons or more during the week of school recess and the Columbus Day holiday weekend. Departures from Bogotá and the Fusagasugá – Ibagué – Calarcá – Armenia – La Tebaida route will be under these restrictions on Saturday, October 5, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Likewise, on holiday Monday On October 14, similar measures will be applied on more roads in the country.

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To guarantee road safety, the National Road Safety Agency, together with local traffic authorities, will carry out preventive and corrective controls in different parts of the country. Within the framework of these actions, the Superintendency of Transportation will be present in 25 land terminals, 19 tolls, as well as 14 ports, docks and reservoirs. It will also conduct surveillance at 20 airports and five cable systems.

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Air and land mobility

According to an analysis by the Aerocivil Analytics Office, More than 3.28 million passengers are expected to travel through the country’s main airports between October 4 and 15. Of these, 743,700 will have international flights and 2.53 million will have domestic flights. Travelers are advised to check their flight schedules directly with the airlines to avoid any mishaps.

The Ministry of Transportation also estimates that around 4.12 million passengers will travel in approximately 391,945 vehicles through the land terminals enabled in the country. To ensure a more agile experience in toll collection, the National Infrastructure Agency (ANI) has increased staff at the toll stations of concessioned projects.

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Security and emergency measures

Cargo transportation

Ministry of Transportation

To guarantee safe mobility, the Transit and Transportation Directorate will establish strategic points in the busiest corridors. However, the El Secreto – Aguaclara road, part of the Transversal del Sisga project, will remain closed. From the entities They suggest users to be attentive to the social networks of the ANI and the dealership for up-to-date information on mobility.

The National Highway Institute (Invías) It will have 956 operators in 31 toll stations, which will be in operation according to peak traffic hours. In addition, Invías will offer ambulance, tow truck and workshop car services in seven key corridors, including routes in Antioquia, Boyacá, Cundinamarca, Norte de Santander, Quindío and Tolima.

Restrictions

Ground transportation

Ministry of Transportation

Some of the routes that will have restrictions are: Armenia – Montenegro – Quimbaya, Barranquilla – Cartagena (via Al Mar), Barbosa – Cisneros – San José Del Nus, Bogotá – Chía – Cajicá – Ubaté – Chiquinquirá – Barbosa – San Gil – Bucaramanga, Bogotá – Choachí, Bogotá – La Calera – Guasca – Guatavita – Sesquilé (Includes Ye De Salitre – Sopo – Briceño), Bogotá – La Vega – Villeta – Honda Y Korán – Guaduas, Bogotá – Fusagasugá – Melgar – Ibagué, Bogotá – Tocancipá – tunja, Bogotá – Villavicencio – Acacías, Bosconia – Zambrano – Carmen De Bolívar – Cruz Del Viso – Turbaco – Cartagena, Bucaramanga – Pamplona – Cúcuta, Cali – Popayán, Neiva – garzón – Pitalito, among others.

While the paths with restriction exception are: Barranquilla – Ye De Ciénaga, Bucaramanga – La Lizama, Bucaramanga – San Alberto, Cúcuta – Ye De Astilleros – Sardinata – Ocaña, Girardot – Nariño – Guataquí – Cambao, Medellín – Santa Fe De Antioquia – Mutatá, Palmira – Ye De Villa Rica , Pereira – Cartago – La Paila, Popayán – Mojarras – Pasto – Ipiales – Rumichaca, Includes Popayán Variant.

Keep in mind that On Sunday, October 6, the restriction will apply in both directions only on the Bogotá – Fusagasugá highway, from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm. On Sunday, October 13, the restriction will also be applied in both directions on the Bogotá road. – Fusagasugá – Melgar – Ibagué, from 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm

All information about restrictions can be seen at: https://mintransporte.gov.co/publicaciones/11862/operacion-del-sector-transporte-para-la-semana-de-receso-y-puente-festivo-del-dia-de-la-raza-2024/

Military support and aid

In collaboration with the Military Forces and the Highway Police, 31 checkpoints will be established in 26 road sections in 16 departments, with a total of 839 personnel. The Army’s Light Cavalry Brigade will have four Light Groups in 14 departments to ensure safe movements.

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Users can access various channels to check the status of the roads and report news. For Tigo, ETB, WOM and Virgin operators, you can call #767. Claro and Movistar users can contact the cell phone line 317 71 43 898, the national line 01 8000 417 929 or through WhatsApp at (+57) 322 966 7597. In addition, road status consultation is available on Twitter @numeral767 and Facebook/numeral767.

With these measures, the government seeks to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of Colombians during the festive long weekend.

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