Temporary closure on the Periférico due to work on the Colonia Bran bridge, Zone 3

He temporary closure on the Periférico for work on the Bran Colony bridge It will last 78 hours, from Friday the 18th to Tuesday the 22nd of October. Know the alternate routes suggested by the PMT of Guatemala City.

Temporary closure on the Periférico due to work on the Colonia Bran bridge

The Municipal Traffic Police ―PMT― from Guatemala City announced a temporary closure on the Periférico by work on the Bran Colony bridge. He Adolfo Mijangos López bridgewhich crosses the Periférico in front of the Bran neighborhood in Zone 3 of Guatemala City, will be dismantled in the coming days to make way for the construction of a new structure and due to the magnitude of the work, a Total vehicle closure in both directions of this important route.

The work will begin on Friday, October 18 at 10:00 pm and will continue until Tuesday, October 22 at 4:00 am. During these four days, circulation on the Periférico between the El Sauce neighborhood of Zone 2 and the El Incienso bridge will be completely restricted, both for light and heavy traffic.

Description of the photo for people with visual disabilities: poster with information about the closure in the peripheral. (Credit: PMT Guatemala City)

Alternate routes for vehicles heading towards the Pacific or the south of the country

Amilcar Montejoroad spokesperson for the Municipality of Guatemala, shared the following alternative routes for drivers heading from the Atlantic to the Pacific or south of the country:

• From the Atlantic Route, drivers can head towards the La Paz Causeway under the Belize Bridge.
• The 10th Avenida del Barrio Moderno in Zone 2 will allow vehicles to connect with the vehicular section of the Historic Center.
• Another option is the 2nd. Avenue, in front of Finca El Zapote in Zone 2. From there, you can access the Zone 1 area and continue towards Elena Avenue, Zone 3, to reach the Periférico.

Photo description for the visually impaired: alternate routes for drivers heading to the south of the country. (Credit: PMT Guatemala City)

Alternate routes for vehicles heading towards the Atlantic or north of the country

If you are driving from the south of the country towards the Atlantic, you can use the following alternative routes:

• From Calzada Aguilar Batres, Roosevelt or San Juan, it is recommended to head towards the El Trébol bridge.
• The vehicular section that connects Erick Barrondo Park or La Democracia Boulevard also ends in El Trébol.
• Other routes include Villa Linda and, from there, continue towards El Trébol.

From the Trébol sector, drivers can take Avenida Bolívar, Zone 8, and from this section head towards the section of Avenida del Cementerio or Avenida Elena. The idea is that from this sector drivers can return to the Periférico in the vicinity of Finca El Zapote and connect with Calle Martí, which facilitates transit to the Route to the Atlantic.

Photo description for people with visual disabilities: alternate routes for drivers heading north of the country. (Credit: PMT Guatemala City)

This will be the new bridge

In August, construction work began on the structure that will replace the Adolfo Mijangos bridge. This work will be made entirely of concrete and will not have a central support that divides the lanes below it, since seven aforementioned beams will be installed in their place. Work in the area includes the addition of two roundabouts.

Likewise, the new bridge will have 3 lanes and will be longer and higher, providing more space for heavy or cargo transportation that travels under it.

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