Conocoto faces 45 days of road closures for roundabout maintenance

Conocoto residents and commuters face 45 days of significant traffic disruptions starting Monday, July 13, as the Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) begins maintenance on the local roundabout. The extensive work will lead to road closures and traffic restrictions in the area, impacting daily travel.

The AMT announced that the maintenance operations will take place daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. While the work is ongoing, several key intersections will be completely closed to traffic 24 hours a day. These include García Moreno and Pólit Lasso, Bruning and García Moreno, and Avenida Camilo Ponce Enríquez and Jaime R. Aguilera.

To mitigate the impact of these closures, the AMT advises drivers to plan their journeys in advance and consider alternative routes. Recommended detours include Ilaló Avenue, Camilo Ponce Avenue, and the General Rumiñahui Highway. These routes are expected to help manage the flow of traffic and reduce congestion during the 45-day period.

Despite the full closures, the AMT has assured that controlled access points will be established to ensure residents of the affected areas can enter and exit their neighborhoods. This measure aims to balance the necessity of the maintenance work with the daily needs of the local population. The agency urges all drivers to respect the new signage and follow the recommended alternative routes.