Quito's Panamericana Norte to close three lanes for 30 days of road work starting June 16

Quito's Panamericana Norte will see significant traffic disruptions for 30 days starting June 16, 2026. Three lanes heading south will close for essential road rehabilitation work between the Carcelén interchange and Del Hierro street.

The municipal project involves stabilizing the road and laying a new asphalt layer over approximately 1.22 kilometers. To mitigate the impact on traffic, a temporary contraflow system will be established on the lanes normally used for northbound traffic. This system will feature clear signage and safety devices to manage the flow.

The initial ten days of work will focus on the segment between the Carcelén interchange and the N76 street traffic light. Following this phase, traffic access to Calle N76 will be restored, and left turns from Panamericana Norte will be permitted again. The contraflow will then shift its starting point from Avenida Galo Plaza Lasso to the Calle N76 sector to shorten the contraflow route.

During the initial construction phase, access from Panamericana Norte to Calle N76 will be restricted, and left turns from the contraflow onto that street will be prohibited. These measures are in place for safety and traffic management during the rehabilitation project.