Quito to close roads Sunday for athletic race

Quito residents should prepare for significant traffic disruptions this Sunday, June 21, 2026, as the city hosts an athletic race. The Metropolitan Transit Agency (AMT) announced that temporary road closures will affect the northern sector of the capital, impacting approximately 43 main and secondary streets.

Traffic restrictions are scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM, with the race commencing at 7:00 AM. The course will start at the intersection of Amazonas and Núñez de Vela avenues and conclude at Amazonas and Japón avenues. The AMT plans to progressively reopen roads as participants complete the course, with the event expected to conclude around 9:00 AM.

Key avenues slated for closure include Amazonas, República, Naciones Unidas, Tomás de Berlanga, Gaspar de Villarroel, Río Coca, and El Inca. To mitigate the impact on mobility, the AMT recommends drivers utilize alternate routes such as Avenida 10 de Agosto, Avenida América, Avenida Patria, Avenida De los Shyris, Avenida 6 de Diciembre, Avenida Eloy Alfaro, and Avenida De la Prensa.

The agency urges citizens to plan their travel in advance and adhere to the instructions provided by the traffic agents who will be stationed along the race route. The event is expected to draw numerous participants, making advance planning essential for commuters.