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Quito begins 60-day partial road closures for guardrail installation

From El Comercio · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Quito will implement partial lane closures for 60 days starting August 13, 2026, to install metal guardrails.
  • The installations will occur in high-traffic areas across several avenues, including Eloy Alfaro, Mariscal Sucre, Ana Paredes de Alfaro, and De los Conquistadores.
  • The Metropolitan Public Company of Mobility and Public Works (Epmmop) will manage the project, ensuring partial closures and preventive signaling to maintain traffic flow.

Quito is set to undergo 60 days of partial road closures across several high-traffic avenues as the Metropolitan Public Company of Mobility and Public Works (Epmmop) begins the installation of metal guardrails. The project, commencing on Thursday, August 13, 2026, aims to enhance road safety by installing guardrails in areas with significant elevation changes.

The interventions will take place in stages, with partial lane closures scheduled to avoid complete road shutdowns. Work will be conducted between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM, and in some areas, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, depending on the location and specific phase of the project. Preventive signaling and coordination with traffic agents will be in place to guide motorists.

Specific locations include sections of Avenida Eloy Alfaro (in the Comité del Pueblo, Jipijapa areas), Avenida Mariscal Sucre (in Rumipamba), Avenida Ana Paredes de Alfaro (in Chimbacalle), and Avenida De los Conquistadores (near Guápulo/Cumbayá). The guardrails, described as "W" type metal beams, will be installed in areas with drops exceeding 1.5 to 2 meters, featuring reflective elements for improved nighttime visibility.

Motorists are advised to be aware of the work schedules and adhere to the temporary signage. The Epmmop assures that the phased approach and partial closures will allow for continued circulation while the safety structures are put in place. The project is expected to be completed by October 11, 2026.

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Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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