Between April 11 and 20, the passage of about 746,000 people is expected through the North and South terminals during Holy Week.
The authorities In Medellín they reported how they will organize during Easter week on issues related to transport, public order, recreational activities and Visitors’ reception. One of the decisions regarding mobility is that the Peak and plate It will not govern between Monday 14 and Wednesday, April 16. This measure seeks to facilitate the displacement of people who arrive or leave the city. On Thursday and Friday of that week the restriction will not apply because it is holidays.
According to figures Cotelco Antioquiathe Hotel occupation During this period it could be among the 61.5 % and 64.5 %overcoming what was reported in the same period of the previous year, which was from 58.7 %. “This season we expect a key impulse for local economy: More than 25 million dollars In tourist spending, ”said the mayor Federico Gutiérrez.
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As for the air transitit is estimated that some 47,000 people They will reach José María Córdova Airportand that approximately the 40 % They do not reside in the city.
Between April 11 and 20, the passage of close to 746,000 people by the North and South terminals. During those days, vehicles that enter or leave these points could reach the 53,600 movements. Some routes, such as Mompoxcould register a growth of 126 % In number of passengers, while Jericho an increase in 55 %.
To those who move through roadthey are recommended to acquire the In advance tickets and in Authorized points; reach the terminals early; Consult the previously available schedules; and use only means of regulated transport. This was indicated by the Medellín terminal manager, Ovid Buitrago Sierra:
“For those who plan to travel these days, it is recommended to buy the tickets in advance and at official points, to avoid setbacks; arrive in advance to the transport terminals, since the influx of travelers will be high; verify availability of schedules and routes with the transport companies; and always opt for legal transport.”
As part of Operational Planthey will be assigned 200 traffic agentsand between April 11 and 20 they will be installed seven daily control points In several entrance and exit runners, including terminalsthe road Las Palmas And the journey towards Santa Elena. They will also be enabled seven orientation points aimed at drivers.
In terms of surveillancethe Secretariat of Security and the Metropolitan Police confirmed the reinforcement of 550 uniformedin addition to the personnel who already operate in the city. They will also be active more than 3,000 camerasand will be done Tours in areas with a large influx of people, such as tourist and religious sites.
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The scheme includes presence in Transport terminals, Metro stations, shopping centers and Gastronomic corridors like the Garden Avenue, Provence and the Carrera 70.
From the Metropolitan Police of the Aburrá Valley It was reported that they will be covered 317 temples In the Metropolitan Region, with priority in 37 of themand religious acts such as processions and walks. Additionally, actions will be implemented to protect natural areas and avoid the illegal sale of species of flora and fauna.
Source: Integrated digital system
