This is the state of the roads for this weekend of municipal festivals in Antioquia. Photo: Aburra – Oriente Road Connection
Antioquia will have, this weekend, 18 festivals in its municipalities, so it is expected that thousands of vehicles will be mobilized on the roads of the region, therefore, given the alert issued by Ideam, The departmental authorities announced the state of the roads and recommendations for a safe trip.
According to the forecasts, Rain and probable thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening of this Saturday, November 9, especially in Western Antioquia. On the other hand, there are 48 municipalities on red alert due to possible landslides.
In turn, In the southwest of Antioquia, the flow of rivers and streams has increased dangerously, which could end in the sudden rise of the San Juan River that threatens to affect riverside populations of several municipalities in the subregion, from Jardín to the Bolombolo district of Venice, so risk management organizations are on alert.
In Medellín and the Aburrá Valley they also remain on alert regarding the chances of rain for this holiday weekend. They pay special attention to the flooding of streams and the Medellín River, flooding in underground areas and falling trees.
Condition of the roads
The road corridors with the greatest influx of vehicles in Antioquia are enabled, at the same time that the Government has the yellow machinery ready to deal with any eventuality that may arise on the roads during this weekend. Here, the roads that have something new or on which maintenance is carried out.
Aburrá Valley:
Via Santa Elena: Restriction of vehicles with a load greater than four (4) tons. ● Las Palmas variant road: enabled with restriction of cargo vehicles exceeding four (4) tons.
Via Aburrá Oriente Road Connection – Oriente Tunnel: Enabled 24 hours a day, with traffic restrictions for cargo vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, teaching vehicles, motorcycles, animal-drawn vehicles and chivas.
East:
Dual carriageway Saxony – Airport: Construction works of the road interchange in the external roundabout sector of the José María Córdova airport
La Granja (Montebello) – El Retiro: step to the middle lane due to bank losses at km 2+400. The passage of vehicles over 10 tons is restricted by means of
San Rafael – La Palma – La Holland – San Carlos: transition to the middle lane due to loss of bench at km 10+400 and km 16+900. Travel with caution.
Highway – El Ramal – Granada: half-lane passage, loss of bench at PR0+900 and construction of a vehicular bridge at km 11+700. It is recommended to travel with caution.
San Vicente – Concepción – Barbosa: half-lane transition at Km 4+400. Personnel on the road paying attention to critical points. Travel with caution.
West:
Santa Fe de Antioquia – Western Bridge – La Ye (San Jerónimo) – Route 62 Crossing: Vehicles going towards the Western bridge must travel with caution, due to partial loss of road at km 00+400.
Alto del Chuscal – San Antonio de Prado: There is a fall of material at km 00+800, a geologically unstable zone at km 5+000, beginning of partial loss of the left side bench at km 05+200, km 05+900, km 06+300. Travel with caution.}
San Jerónimo – Poleal – San Pedro de Los Milagros: Road corridor closed due to paving work, the schedules for this weekend are: Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. total closure, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. free movement and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. total closure. Sundays from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm intermittent closures of no more than 20 minutes.
Southwest
Caldas – Angelópolis: Partial loss of the bank at km 6+700 and km 7+200, travel with caution.
Iglesias Bridge (Route 25B) – La Ye – Jericó: Total bank loss in the La Viña sector (km 4+900 from Jericó). If you are heading to the sector, take alternate routes.
Iglesias Bridge – Marseille – Fredonia: Rockfall at km 10+000. Between Puente Iglesias and Marsella (km 11+000) there are frequent tree falls. Travel with caution. Km 20+600 has a passage restricted to one lane due to the settlement of the right lane.
Valparaíso – Thames: There is partial loss of bench at km 15+900 and km 17+200. Travel with caution.
Norte
Don Matías Variant (Ruta 25) – Entrerríos: The transit of vehicles with loads greater than 32 tons on the road corridor is permanently restricted.
Santa Rosas de Osos (Route 25) – Malambo – San Pablo – Gavino Bridge: There are landslides and damage to road infrastructure due to heavy rains in the sector. Travel with caution and avoid travel during rainfall.
San Fermín (Route 25) – Briceño: The rainfall in recent days affected several points of the road corridor, causing partial road losses in PR 9+700; PR10+000 PR; 13+300, PR; 19+200 PR; 21+000. It is recommended to travel with caution.
North East
Vegachí – Santa Isabel – Remedies: Travel with caution due to pavement damage on PR 24+600.
Anorí – Ye de Anorí – El Mango: Travel with caution along PR 31+900 due to a collapse in the road. Spraying is currently being carried out on the entire road, be alert for workers on the road.
The Mango – Amalfi: Travel with caution, move to half a lane due to the construction of a retaining wall at PR 0+500. In PR 0+200 there is a half-lane transition due to settlement on the road and road improvement work in PR 13+500 in the Caracolí sector.
Lower Cauca
Departures to Zaragoza – El Bagre: Travel with caution, move to half a lane due to the construction of retaining walls in PR 3+000, PR 6+200 and PR 7+500.
Urabá
Carepa – Saiza: Bridge fall at km 16+500. Total road closure. Banking losses in the La Sucia sector. It is recommended to travel with caution.
The average magdalena does not present anything new on its roads, However, the authorities recommend traveling with caution, especially if precipitation occurs.
2024-11-09 14:31:00
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### Interview on Traffic Conditions and Safety for Antioquia’s Festivals:
**Interviewer**: Good afternoon, and thanks for joining us today. With the weekend festivities in Antioquia, there’s a lot of excitement in the air. Can you briefly summarize the current state of the roads in Medellín and the surrounding areas, as reported by ViaMichelin today?
**Alex Reed**: Good afternoon! Yes, certainly. As of now, there are no reported traffic incidents in Medellín, which is quite encouraging, especially since we expect high traffic volumes due to 18 festivals happening across various municipalities in Antioquia this weekend. However, we do have to consider the weather conditions and other precautions as we head into the weekend.
**Interviewer**: That’s great to hear about the lack of incidents! However, I see that Idéam has issued alerts regarding potential rain and thunderstorms. How might this impact travel for those heading out to the festivals?
**Alex Reed**: Rain is indeed a concern. There’s an expectation of thunderstorms, particularly in western Antioquia, which could lead to slippery roads and possible flooding. Additionally, with 48 municipalities on red alert for landslides, anyone planning to travel should stay updated on weather conditions and take necessary precautions.
**Interviewer**: What specific recommendations do authorities have for travelers this weekend, especially considering the expected weather?
**Alex Reed**: Authorities are urging travelers to exercise caution when on the roads. They recommend checking the status of routes before heading out, especially those that might be impacted by heavy rainfall and the potential for landslides. It’s also important to heed any traffic restrictions currently in place, particularly for heavier vehicles on routes like Via Santa Elena or the Aburrá Oriente Connection.
**Interviewer**: There’s also mention of preparations with yellow machinery for road maintenance. How prepared are the local authorities to handle any emergencies on the roads?
**Alex Reed**: Local authorities have announced that they are fully prepared to respond to any incidents. They have yellow machinery ready to tackle issues such as fallen trees or landslides. They’ll also be closely monitoring traffic flow and road conditions throughout the weekend to ensure safety for all travelers.
**Interviewer**: It seems like a busy weekend ahead! For those planning to attend the festivals, what final advice would you give to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience?
**Alex Reed**: Plan ahead! Leave early to avoid peak traffic times, especially in popular areas. Keep an eye on weather updates, and don’t hesitate to change your plans if conditions worsen. Stay alert to your surroundings, particularly in areas at risk of flooding or landslides, and inform someone about your travel plans. Enjoy the festivals, but safety should always come first!
**Interviewer**: Thank you for those insights! Safety is key, and we appreciate your time in sharing this important information. Enjoy the festivities!
**Alex Reed**: Thank you for having me!
