Eight Main Quito Roads to Close Sunday for Women's Athletic Race

Quito residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this Sunday, August 23, 2026, as multiple main roads will be closed for the WAW We Are Women By Warmi athletic event. The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) announced that road restrictions will commence at 6:00 AM, with the race set to kick off at 8:00 AM and finish by 10:30 AM. The competition, featuring 2K, 5K, and 10K distances, will start and end at the iconic Cruz del Papa on Amazonas Avenue and Iñaquito Street. A total of 54 traffic agents will be on duty to ensure the safety and smooth flow of the event, managing both the race route and surrounding traffic. The AMT stated that closures will be implemented dynamically, following the participants' progress, and will remain in effect until cleanup operations are complete. The race route will cover several key avenues and streets in the northern and central-northern parts of the city, including Amazonas, Ignacio de Veintimilla, and Francisco de Orellana avenues. The agency has also identified 39 main and 52 secondary streets that will be affected by the closures. For those needing to travel through these areas, the AMT suggests several alternative routes, such as Avenida 10 de Agosto, América, Patria, Naciones Unidas, 6 de Diciembre, De los Shyris, Río Coca, and El Inca avenues. Commuters are advised to consult the AMT's official website for a detailed list of all affected roads and to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays.

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The objective is to guarantee mobility and contribute to efficient management of land transport, traffic, and road safety, through the permanent presence of Civil Transit Agents in the perimeter of the event.