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Message to U.S. Citizens–Road Conditions in Guatemala (September 20, 2022)
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September 20, 2022

Message to U.S. Citizens–Road Conditions in Guatemala (September 20, 2022)

 

Location: Throughout Guatemala 

Event: The U.S. Embassy has received reports of the condition of certain roads throughout Guatemala due to ongoing construction, and recent heavy rainfall. The information is as follows: 

CA-9 North 

  • Km. 246.5, near the La Ruidosa intersection, Morales, Izabal – sinkhole repair work 
  • Km 204 to 291, from Aldea Quiriguá, Los Amates to the intersection of Puerto Barrios and Puerto Santo Tomás de Castilla – paving work. 
  •  CA-13 

    • Km 527, on the route below Venado towards Melchor de Mencos – paving work. 
    • Km 314, on the Chocón Bridge on the highway to Peten – section in poor condition (both lanes damaged). Detour towards the Bailey Bridge at Km 314. 
    • Km 255, Aldea Nueva Esperanza – section under construction, one lane open. 
    • Km 275. over the Río Dulce Bridge on the highway to Petén, Río Dulce, Livingston – bridge paving work, one lane open. 
    • Km 285.5, on the highway to Petén – section in poor condition, sinkhole. 
    • Km 408 to Km 412 – restrictions to prevent vehicle skidding. 
    • Km 513, Aldea Las Viñas – unmarked bumps in the road. 
  • CA-14 

    • Km. 129 and 131 – small sinkhole. 

    RN-5 

    • Km. 260 from Pajal to Lanquín, Alta Verapaz – repaving of the highway, road opens every hour. 

    AC-2 West 

    • Km. 113, Cocales, Patulul, Suchitepéquez – pothole work, single lane, alternating traffic every 25 minutes. 
    • Km. 62 to 66 towards Escuintla towards the Pedro de Alvarado border – road widening work, single lane, alternating traffic every 20 minutes. 
    • Km. 73, Escuintla – road and bridge repair work, reduced from 4 to 2 lanes. 

    CA-1 East 

    • Km. 105 to 110, Quezada, Jutiapa – paving work. 
    • Km. 110, route to El Salvador – road work. 
    • Km 113.5 – paving work. 

    CA-1 West 

    • Km. 40 to 45, in the direction of Chimaltenango to Guatemala City – paving work. 
    • Km. 90 to 126 – road in poor condition. 
    • Km. 188, San Cristóbal, Totonicapán – construction of overpass. 

    RN-11 

    • Between Godinez and San Lucas Tolimán, Sololá – road construction 

    RN-19 

    • Km 88, Sanarate towards Jalapa – section under repair. 

    RD-PET-2 

    • Km.515 – paving work. 

    RD-PET-3 

    • Km.40 – unmarked bumps in the road. 

    7E 

    • Road to El Estor – under repair. 

  • If you need emergency assistance, Guatemala has a dedicated tourism assistance program (called PROATUR) whose sole mission is to assist and protect foreign tourists in Guatemala. Their emergency assistance call center – staffed with Spanish and English speakers – may be contacted 24/7 by calling 1500 or +502-2290-2800. 

    Actions to Take: 

  • Monitor local media as well as the websites of CONRED (Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres), INSIVUMEH (Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología), and PROVIAL (La Dirección General de Protección y Seguridad Vial) for updated weather, road, and hazard information. 
  • Avoid traveling while heavy rains occur as roads can quickly become extremely unsafe. 
  • Cautiously use navigation applications that provide directions as certain detours or alternate routes from main roads and highways can lead to unsafe areas or roads affected by flooding or landslides. 
  • Prepare an emergency supply kit (ready.gov). 
  • Notify friends and family of upcoming travel plans and let them know you are safe.
  • Have travel documents up to date and easily accessible. 
  • Monitor local media as well as the websites of CONRED (Coordinadora Nacional para la Reducción de Desastres), INSIVUMEH (Instituto Nacional de Sismología, Vulcanología, Meteorología e Hidrología), and PROVIAL (La Dirección General de Protección y Seguridad Vial) for updated weather, road, and hazard information. 

  • Assistance: 

    U.S. Embassy Guatemala City, Guatemala 

    Website: https://gt.usembassy.gov/ 

    Phone: (502) 2326-4000 

    Email: AmCitsGuatemala@state.gov 

    State Department – Consular Affairs 

    888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444 

    Guatemala Country Information and Travel Advisory Page 

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