The construction of the Viaduct of Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro advances on Caracas Avenue between streets 63 and 67. As of September 21, the networks of transfer of networks in the sector will begin, which will imply the implementation of partial and total closures at specific points in the area. As reported by the Metro de Bogotá company, at all times The circulation of private vehicles will be guaranteed, as well as the steps for pedestrians and bikes. Similarly, Transmilenio will continue to operate normally at its usual schedules.
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The defined road closures contemplate five main interventions. The first corresponds to the total closure of 67th Street between race 14a bis and a few meters to the west of race 15, in addition to the closing of race 15 between 67th street and a few meters south. The second is the closure of the intersection of Caracas Avenue with 64th Street, which will only remain enabled for pedestrians and bikes.
The third closure will be partial at the intersection of Caracas Avenue with 67th Street, where the vehicular flow will be maintained in the east-orient sense, in addition to the pedestrian and bicycle passage. Fourth, A partial closure of the intersection of Caracas Avenue with 63. Finally, the eastern Transmilenio road will be closed partially, without affecting the normal system operation.
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Bogotá Metro. Photo: Metro Line 1
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Diversion routes for drivers
The District Mobility Secretariat authorized several deviations to mitigate the impact of interventions on vehicular traffic. For those who go to the East, Carrera 17 will be enabled in the north direction and then 69 street towards the East, with the additional possibility of using 63 street.
In the case of displacements to the south, vehicles that transit on 68th Street must take race 19 to the south, continue on 66th Street until connecting with 66A Street and turning through race 15 in southern direction.
Regarding trips to the west, who circulate on 67th Street, they must take the 14th race to 68th Street and continue from there their journey. Similarly, those who transit on 64th Street to the west will have to take 13th to the south street, continue along 60th street in the West direction until they reach race 17, and from there they resume 64 street.
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Bogotá Metro line 1
City Hall of Bogotá
Citizens were invited to attend signaling installed in the area and to use alternate routes during the time that interventions are maintained. To obtain detailed information about the works, those interested can go to the Office of Citizen Service, located on 72 #10-34, Avenida Chile Shopping Center, Local 147.
Paula Galeano Balaguera
Portfolio journalist
