Q COSTARICA — Ruta 27, between Orotina and Ciudad Colon, will be one-way to San José every Sunday in January. “Reversible lanes” are expected to facilitate the return of the vacationers from the Pacific coast during the peak holiday season.
The reversible lanes will be in effect on Sundays, January 4, 11, 18, and 25.
The Policia de Transito (Traffic Police) will close off all access to westbound lanes at 1:00 pm and reopen at 7:00 pm. Important to note that it will take about an hour for the closure and reopening processes, meaning eastbound traffic will be able to use all lanes between 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm.
During the operation, the maximum speed limit will be 60 kp/h. Globalvia, the road concessionaire, will make temporary changes to the road’s vertical signage, and speed controls will be implemented by the Traffic Police.
Authorities reminded the public that those needing to travel toward Caldera during the reversible lane hours should use alternate routes:
- Route 3, via Atenas–Aguacate–Orotina;
- Route 1, via Cambronero;
- Route 239, which connects Ciudad Colón with Puriscal, San Pablo, and Turrubares to Orotina.
A police presence on the alternate routes will facilitate traffic flow.
Users can consult the complete schedule of reversible lane operations planned throughout the year, which may vary depending on requests from the relevant authorities, at www.globalviaruta27.com.