The road, one of the main connections between Bucaramanga and the province of García Rovira, remains impassable due to the avalanche.
The Curos–Málaga road, in the department of Santander, remains closed due to an avalanche of debris that completely covered the road, in the Pangote sector.
The closure remains in place while the authorities carry out debris removal and terrain evaluation to avoid new landslides. The emergency was recorded after the heavy rains that have affected the region in recent days.
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Given this situation, authorities such as Invías have reiterated the call to travelers and transporters who travel between Bucaramanga and Málaga so that they use alternative routes while passage through the main road is restored.
While the works continue, authorities recommend drivers take the following routes: to all types of vehiclesthe runner Malaga – Chitagá – Pamplona – Bucaramanga.
and for light vehiclesthe way Malaga – Guaca – Baraya – Berlin – Bucaramangaa shorter route, although with unpaved sections and irregular conditions due to heavy rain, so it is advisable to drive with caution.
This type of emergency is constantly recorded on this important road corridor. Due to weakening of slopesthe geological instability of the terrain and the heavy rains that affect the region, the section Curos–Malaga has presented partial and total closures on repeated occasions, generating effects on mobility, commerce and food transportation to the province of García Rovira.
The authorities maintain a presence in the area of the collapse and are working to restore the passage as soon as possible. However, yesIt has been warned that traffic along the main corridor will continue to be restricted until the stability of the ground is guaranteed.
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There is already progress in the area removal of tons of earth and rock that blocked the road, while yellow machinery carries out stabilization work at critical points. The entity indicated that full restoration could take several days, depending on weather conditions.
Drivers are recommended to avoid traveling at night or in heavy rain and check the reports before traveling. Users can check the updated road status through the toll-free line #767 or on the official networks of the You send.
Source: Integrated Information System
