Bogotá activates return plan for July 20 with 300,000 vehicles expected

Bogotá and Cundinamarca have launched a special mobility operation for the July 20 holiday weekend to manage the return of travelers. Authorities anticipate approximately 300,000 vehicles entering via the Autopista Sur and La Mesa corridor, with over 2.1 million vehicles expected across the department Source: portafolioco, infobae.

Operational measures

The plan includes enhanced police presence, drone monitoring at key points such as the Chusacá toll and Mosquera, and a reversible lane on the Autopista Sur from Mondoñedo to Soacha between 4:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. Source: infobae. A continuous reversible lane from Apulo to Mosquera will operate from 10:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Source: infobae. Restrictions for heavy trucks (≥3.4 tons) apply on several corridors from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. or 10:00 p.m., with exceptions for emergency vehicles Source: infobae.

Pico y placa regional

On Monday July 20, the regional license-plate restriction will be in effect for all nine access roads to Bogotá: vehicles with even plates may enter from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., odd plates from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with no restriction before or after Source: portafolioco, infobae. The measure aims to stagger return times and reduce congestion. Authorities urge drivers to check vehicle conditions, avoid fatigue, and plan trips in advance Source: portafolioco.