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Alóag-Santo Domingo highway disruptions in Ecuador
Overview
The Alóag-Santo Domingo highway, a vital link between Ecuador’s Coast and Sierra regions, has experienced successive closures due to infrastructure works and weather events.
On October 13, 2026, the highway was closed for scheduled maintenance to install culverts at kilometers 88 and 91. During this period, authorities recommended alternative routes such as Calacalí-La Independencia and Las Mercedes-Los Bancos, though the latter was noted to have road damage from heavy rains.
By late October, the Alóag–Unión del Toachi section faced a total closure in both directions following landslides triggered by intense rainfall near kilometers 53 and 54+900. Cleanup operations by the Pichincha Prefecture were ongoing as of October 24, with no confirmed reopening time. Drivers were advised to use the Mitad del Mundo–Río Blanco route as an alternative while the area remained under alert for weather-related emergencies.
Entities
Alóag–Unión del Toachi highway · Alcaldía de Cúcuta · Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport · Pichincha Prefecture · Ecuador
Timeline
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[INTERNATIONAL] 6 sourcesAlóag–Unión del Toachi highway closed due to landslides
The Alóag–Unión del Toachi highway in Ecuador is closed in both directions due to landslides caused by heavy rains. Cleanup is underway, and drivers are advised to use alternative routes.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 2 sourcesAlóag-Santo Domingo highway closure in Ecuador
The Alóag-Santo Domingo highway in Ecuador will close on October 13, 2026, from 05:00 to 18:00 for culvert installation, prompting authorities to recommend alternative routes.
Sources
diariolosandes.com.ec · elcomercio.com · elmercuriomanta.ec · eluniverso.com · extra.ec · laopinion.com.co · metroecuador.com.ec · sisepuedeecuador.com