Road Repair Projects Prompt Major Traffic Closures in Jujuy, Argentina and Arequipa, Peru

On 22 July 2026, the municipality of San Salvador de Jujuy, Argentina announced a total suspension of traffic at the intersection of Cerro Labrado and Cobalonga to allow repairs on a guardaganado. Urban passenger buses will be rerouted via Moctezuma, Incahuasi, Paredón and Oscar Orias, with a temporary stop set up on Oscar Orias. Drivers and passengers were urged to follow the posted signs and the instructions of transit officials.

That same day, the Provincial Municipality of Arequipa, Peru began closing the downhill lane of Avenida Parra at the Fierro bridge for a 60‑day road‑improvement project. The works involve excavating deteriorated base material, laying a new hot‑asphalt surface and repainting markings. Detour routes were posted through streets such as Melgar, Angamos, Avenida Venezuela and others. Early coordination lapses between construction supervisors, traffic police and municipal staff caused confusion among drivers, prompting calls for better cooperation.