Monumental traffic jam on the North highway due to drivers' protest: they block connection with Cundinamarca

Monumental traffic jam on the North highway due to drivers’ protest: they block connection with Cundinamarca

On the morning of November 27, blockades were recorded in different road corridors in the city, one of which has generated the most chaos is that of the North Highway through a block in Tocancipá near Bavaria.

Groups of intermunicipal bus drivers They completely blocked the entrance lane to the north of the city in protest against the increase in informal transport on the route.

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The protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with buses that they claim operate without authorization every day.

Due to the workers’ dissatisfaction, a strong congestion was generated in the Tunja-Bogotá direction from 5:30 am

Due to the workers’ discontent, a strong congestion was generated in the Tunja–Bogotá direction from 5:30 am – credit social networks

Due to the novelty of the road, the authorities recommended that users look for alternative routes to enter the city, also because accidents have been recorded on the same stretch.

Groups of intermunicipal bus drivers completely blocked the entrance lane to the north of the city in protest at the increase in informal transportation on the route – credit social networks

An accident between a truck and a car causes serious damage to the North Highway with 210 Street, in Suba, in a north-south direction. The authorities are managing the crash, which is keeping traffic slow in this corridor.

Further down the same highway, Another problem occurs on 197th Street, in the direction of Chía–Bogotá. The Ruta Bogotá Norte concessionaire reported that its operators are working in the area to restore mobility, although traffic continues to be temporarily affected.

In Usaquén, a new critical point is reported in the north highway with 188th street, where a truck stopped in the south-north direction creates a traffic jam.

Likewise, problems were reported in vehicular traffic on Av. Cali with Av. Américas due to a simple collision and a stranded bus. After an hour, the vehicles were removed and traffic returned to normal.

On Av. Boyacá with 9th Street, south-north direction, also Congestion occurred due to a road accident between a truck and a pedestrian. The vehicle involved was removed from the road.

Several demonstrations are scheduled for the last week of November 2025 in Bogotá. According to information from the District, These activities could affect the mobility of the city, including the Transmilenio service.

The Government Secretariat announced the readiness of its team of dialogue managers to accompany the sessions and facilitate the transit of both private vehicles and public transport.

Schedule of planned activities

Thursday, November 27, 12:00 noon. – Cultural event with demands: Seventh DancePlace: District University, Calle 40 headquartersInvoke: university sector.

Friday, November 28 – No scheduled marches.

Saturday, November 29, 4:00 pm – Cultural event with demands: Commemoration 29NLocation: La Esperanza Urbanization Park.

Sunday, November 30, 7:00 am – Cultural event with demands: Cultural Festival for a Decent Bolívar City Place: Calle 60A Sur con Carrera 73JConvene: Community Action Board of the Rincón de la Estancia neighborhood.

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