Traffic On San José -
Caldera Expected To Be Heavy This Weekend
Due To The Puntarenas Festival
Traffic congestion on the new San José -
Caldera highway is expected to be heavy this
weekend and next, heavier perhaps than the
first weekend two weeks ago, when the new
road opened to the public, as tens of
thousands will head to the port town of
Puntarenas for the annual festival.
But alas, Autopistas del Sol, the manager of
the new road, has a plan to avoid the
massive congestion at the toll stations and
at various points along the route, as
occurred last month.
The concessionaire said it will have a
hotline available for drivers to report
accidents and roadblocks, as well as learn
of any problems ahead by calling 2588 4040.
Autopistas del Sol also says it will be
updating reports on IQ Radio (93.9).
"We hope that with the measures if there is
a problem on the route the congestion will
not be as great like that of the first
weekend", said Cristian Sandoval, general
manager of Autopistas.
In addition, Autopistas and the Ministerio
de Obras Públicas y Transportes (MOPT)
officials will be working together to
control any situation that may come up
between today (Friday) and Sunday.
Sandoval added that Tránsitos (traffic
officials) will be on hand at strategic
locations to move traffic along and to warn
motorists and the control centre of any
problems or bottlenecks.
The new road was built with a traffic
capacity of some 10.000 vehicles daily.
However, during the first weekend of
operation, traffic volume was more than
double that, causing massive traffic
congestion along the route and especially at
the Guacima and Atenas toll centres.
Traffic to and from Puntarenas starting
today is expected to increase with
congestion to in the morning and from in
evenings.
Since there are no pit stops (gasoline,
stores or public bathrooms) along the 50
kilometre stretch between Piedades and
Orotina, it recommended to have a full tank
of gas and void the bladder before setting
off on your trip.
Click here to read our
Inside
Tips on Driving The New Highway. |
|
|
 |
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
