# Colombia La Línea highway landslide traffic restrictions

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombia-la-lnea-highway-landslide-disruption
> Updated: 2026-07-31T21:58:55.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

A landslide on 25 July 2026 destabilised the La Línea section of the Cajamarca–La Línea corridor in Tolima, blocking the main route that carries about 70 % of cargo from the Pacific port of Buenaventura to Bogotá. The National Institute of Roads (Invías) imposed a controlled single‑lane alternating system, initially set for roughly three months, to allow traffic in one direction for 40–60 minutes before switching. Police and army units have been deployed to manage flow and conduct safety checks while heavy machinery clears debris and reinforces the slope. The restriction has doubled or tripled travel times, created kilometre‑long queues and raised freight costs, prompting transport unions to demand a public timetable for a double‑lane upgrade, budget allocation and real‑time crossing information. President‑elect Abelardo De la Espriella faces pressure to prioritise the corridor’s resilience before the next winter season.

## Claims

- A landslide occurred on 25 July 2026 on the La Línea road near Cajamarca, Tolima, Colombia. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Authorities limited traffic on the corridor to a single lane as a safety measure. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The single‑lane restriction has caused travel times to double or triple and created long vehicle queues. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The landslide was caused by terrain instability worsened by water infiltration. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Invías and contracted crews are removing debris and stabilising the slope. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Traffic is being managed with a stop‑and‑go system, allowing one hour in each direction or alternating roughly every 40 minutes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- About 70 % of cargo from the port of Buenaventura to central Colombia travels through the Cajamarca–La Línea corridor. (single source)
- Transport unions warn the restriction could raise freight costs and consumer prices. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-07-31: Colombia's Cajamarca landslide disrupts key Buenaventura‑Bogotá transport corridor

A July 25 landslide in Cajamarca halted the main Buenaventura‑Bogotá freight route, prompting calls for a double‑lane upgrade, budget support and immediate safety measures, as President‑elect De la Espriella is

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-cajamarca-landslide-disrupts-key-buenaventurabogot-transport-corridor

### 2026-07-31: Colombia's La Línea landslide forces single‑lane traffic on key cargo route

A July 2026 landslide on Colombia’s La Línea road forced a single‑lane restriction, causing major delays on a corridor that moves about 70 % of inland cargo from Buenaventura.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombias-la-lnea-highway-limited-to-single-lane-for-months-after-landslide

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