2024-08-31 15:26:37
If you plan to go out next Sunday, September 1sthere we share with you the Alternative routes and vehicle closures for the 21K in Guatemala 2024. The route of the carrera covers several points of the Guatemala City, from Zone 2 to Zone 14.
Vehicle closures for the 21K in Guatemala 2024
The next September 1, 2024the Guatemala City will be the stage for the long-awaited 21K half marathona sporting event that will bring together thousands of runners, both professional and amateur, in a route which covers several points of the capital. The carrera ―which will take place during the morning of domingo―, will involve a series of vehicle closures to turn the circuit into an exclusive area for runners.
Streets closed: Areas and times
For those Guatemalans who plan to travel through the city on Sunday, it is important to take into account the vehicle closures that will be implemented due to the 21K race. According to the information provided by Amílcar Montejo, spokesperson for the Municipality of Guatemalathe closures will take place from the Hipódromo del Norte in Zone 2, the Historic Center, the Financial Center and the Obelisk to the Monument to John Paul II at the end of Avenida Las Américas.
The closures will begin around 6:30 a.m., coinciding with the departure of disabled athletes. From 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., traffic restrictions will be concentrated between the Hipódromo del Norte and the Historic Center, including Calle Martí. Later, between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., the closures will move from the Civic Center to the Monument to John Paul II.
It is important for drivers to stay informed and alert, as roads will be gradually opened as the last competitors advance. Guatemalans can find out the latest updates on vehicle closures through PMT Guatemala City’s social media channels.
Alternative routes for September 1st
The main one alternate route For Guatemalans who need to travel from east to west, or vice versa, it will be under the Plaza del Obelisco, using Bulevar Los Próceres or Bulevar Liberación to access the Inter-American Highway, both to the east and to the west, or to sectors such as Route CA-9 North.
For those who need to travel from north to south, they will only be able to use sectors such as:
- Peripheral
- Elena Avenue
- Central America Avenue
- Cemetery Avenue
- Atanasio Tzul Causeway
- Bolivar Avenue
- Mariachi Square
- Santa Cecilia Avenue.
Likewise, those who wish to move from north to south or from south to north can use routes such as Diagonal 6 of Zone 10, Bulevar Los Próceres, Bulevar Vista Hermosa, Calzada La Paz, the vehicular section of Bulevar Lourdes, as well as sectors adjacent to areas such as Acatán, Vista Hermosa Cuatro and El Pulté.
Parking, route and other race details
In this article we provide more details about the route of the race that will fill the streets of the capital city with thousands of runners:
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