Mobility in Bogotá today Monday, August 24: total blockade continues on av. Ciudad de Cali due to demonstration; there is a traffic jam at the exit of the capital

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 09:03

  Vehicles are being removed after an accident in the Engativá locality

  Vehicles involved in the road accident between a tractor-trailer and an electric motorcycle are being removed from Calle 80 with Avenida Boyacá, west-east direction.
  

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 09:01

  Road accident in the Tunjuelito locality, Carrera 13C with Calle 54 Sur
  

  Road accident between a school bus and a car in the Tunjuelito locality, Carrera 13C with Calle 54 Sur. 

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 09:00

  Demonstrations continue on the Américas trunk line. No vehicle passage

  The stations Tibanica-Primavera, Laureles, Islandia, Portal Américas, and Biblioteca Tintal remain temporarily out of service.
  ​There are 77,282 affected users.

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 08:58

  Road accident in the Engativá locality, Calle 80 with Avenida Boyacá

  Road accident between a tractor-trailer and an electric motorcycle in the Engativá locality, Calle 80 with Avenida Boyacá, west-east direction.

  

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 08:56

  Vehicle congestion on the Calle 13 corridor

  Vehicle congestion and reduced speed at the city exit due to a fatal road accident outside Bogotá.

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 08:44

  Despite the established agreement, protesters maintain total road blockage

  The Social Dialogue Team tries to mediate with participants to facilitate reopening mobility; however, they do not comply with the request. Moments of tension occur between citizens and protesters at the site.

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 08:27

  Vehicle passage is restored on Calle 40B Sur with Carrera 86 in both directions

  The Social Dialogue Team manages to restore vehicle passage in both directions on Calle 40B Sur with Carrera 86, after blockages of approximately 15 minutes.
  ​Participants request the presence of the District Secretary of Mobility to address their demands.

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 08:23

  Tractor-trailer stranded in the Engativá locality

  Tractor-trailer stranded in the Engativá locality, on Avenida Calle 80 with Carrera 112, east-west direction.
  ​One lane is affected.

  

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 07:06

  Demonstration on Calle 40B Sur with Carrera 86 

  Affects the mixed and exclusive TransMilenio lanes.
  ​Alternate routes: Avenida Guayacanes.

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 06:58

  Traffic accident on Avenida Cali with Calle 15A

  In the Kennedy locality, there was a traffic accident between a dump truck and a motorcyclist, on Avenida Cali with Calle 15A, north-south direction.
  

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 06:15

  High vehicle congestion on Avenida Villavicencio 

  TransMilenio buses are backed up at the exit of Portal Américas due to vehicle congestion.
  ​Traffic managers are in the area moderating mobility.

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 04:02

  TransMilenio starts operations 
  

  The articulated buses begin running routes throughout the city.

  

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• Mon 24.08.2026 – 01:32

  Peak and Plate Bogotá Monday, August 24
  

  According to the report from the District Mobility Secretariat, the restrictions will be as follows:
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  ​​- Private vehicles: Vehicles with license plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 can circulate.       
  – Taxis: Vehicles with license plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 can circulate.   
  
  ​- Hours of the measure for private vehicles from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and for taxis from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.      

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