For today, Fecode called for a press conference, which will take place at 8:30 am in the Plaza de Bolívar, with the objective of informing the decisions on the Permanent National Strike. Therefore, teachers, students and people are expected to march from different parts of the city towards the concentration point.
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It is possible that during the day protesters will gather and block some places in Bogotá. We recommend that you stay up to date.
On the other hand, teachers, students and people belonging to Fecode continue marching from different parts of the city. Given the situation, it is possible that protesters will gather and block some places in the city today. We recommend that you stay up to date.
If you are planning to travel to Ibagué or Flanders, the Bogotá-La Mesa route is a good alternative.
Photo:Bogota City Hall
The peak and license plate restriction applies to private vehicles whose last digit of the license plate is: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Remember that the measurement for this type of cars starts from thes 6 a.m. until 9 p.m.
In the case of taxis, those with license plates ending in 7 and 8, from the 5:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Follow then minute by minute and learn about the news, closures and traffic jams that occur during the day.
TransMilenio begins operations
TransMilenio begins its operations with complete normality in all its services.
You are advised to drive with caution
Heavy rains have affected mobility on the country’s main roads since early morning. Given the situation, it is recommended to drive with caution and leave home in advance.
Mobilizations on av. Caracas
Due to mobilization on Av. Caracas Sur, Danubio sector, there is no passage for buses in both directions. Therefore, Molinos, Consuelo and Socorro stations are closed.
The fleet makes returns in Saint Lucia.
Mobilizations in Bogotá.
Photo:Supplied
Accident on Av. Caracas
Due to a traffic accident between a bus and a truck on Av. Caracas with Calle 40 Sur, there is no passage for buses in the South – North direction.
At this time, there is no service at the Calle 40 Sur station and the fleet exits to the mixed lane.
Truck stranded on the Bogotá – Siberia road
Mobility reported that, at this time, there is traffic congestion on the 80th Street corridor due to a truck stranded at Km. 0+500, on the Bogotá – Siberia highway.
Guide Group Units and Civil Agents carry out traffic regulation maneuvers.
Mobilization continues
The mobilization continues and stations remain closed. There is quite a bit of congestion on the trunk. Zonal routes make detours.
Traffic congestion on the North Highway
At this time, there is a strong traffic jam at the entrance to Bogotá, on the North Highway, due to the works that are being carried out in the area.
Blockade on the ave. Caracas
There is a blockage on the avenue. Caracas with Calle 56 Sur, generating damage to the mixed and exclusive road. Civil Agents at the point carrying out closures and detours in the area.
Given the situation, it is suggested that you take Av. Boyacá as an alternative route.
Accident on North Highway
Due to a traffic accident between private vehicles on 80th Street, in the East – West direction, there is congestion until Portal 80.
The dual buses make returns at the portal and entry of intermunicipal services to the Portal is suspended.
Demonstrations in Danube
Demonstration of citizens of the Danube sector, unrelated to the operation, continue. This situation has affected
the trunk of the ave. Caracas and in the stations.
Trunk fleet returns to Saint Lucia. Meanwhile, the zonal fleet makes detours.
Accident in the town of Kennedy
A road accident with fatality occurs in the town of Kennedy, exactly on La Av. Boyacá with 44 South Street, in a North – South direction, between dump truck and cyclist, who died.
Transit at the point and criminalistics group on the move.
Accident in Kennedy.
Photo:X: @TransitoBogota
Usme portal closed
After the chaos on Av. Caracas, Portal de Usme is closed.
Accident on the Bogotá – Chía road
A traffic accident was recorded in which an intermunicipal bus was involved.
The accident occurred at the exit of Bogotá, exactly at kilometer three, on the road between Bogotá and Chía. Apparently, it would have happened due to mechanical failure. Emergency agencies at the point attend to the novelty.
Therefore, there is slow traffic entering the city on the North Highway.
Accident on the Bogotá – Chía road.
Photo:Cundinamarca firefighters
Impacts on mobility in various parts of Bogotá
According to Movilidad, at this moment there are four affected points in the city:
-Usme
The blockade remains in place in the town of Usme, on Av. Caracas with 56th street south (Danubio Azul neighborhood). Mixed and exclusive roadways are affected. Alternate route: av. Boyacá
-Kennedy
After a road accident, the Criminalistics Unit is present at the scene of the accident. The road closure remains on the avenue. Boyacá at 44 South Street.
-North Freeway
There is slow traffic entering the city on the North Highway, due to a road accident that occurred at km three, via Chía – Bogotá. Emergency agencies at the point attend to the novelty.
