transportation
May 10, 2026
It has been a Saturday of intermittency in the Tunnel of the East: what happened?
Mobility in the Tunnel of the East has presented multiple affects this Saturday, May 9, due to traffic accidents, stranded vehicles, and ac...
TL;DR
- Multiple accidents, stranded vehicles, and construction caused intermittent closures of the Tunnel of the East on May 9th.
- The first closure occurred at 8:51 AM due to a multi-vehicle accident involving a bus, truck, and car.
- Controlled construction activities in the Seminario 2 Tunnel led to another closure in the afternoon.
- A second traffic accident caused reduced mobility in the Medellín-Rionegro direction later in the day.
- Special measures for Mother's Day weekend include a one-way operation from Rionegro to Medellín on Sunday evening.
- The Tunnel of the East is a crucial connection between Medellín, the Oriente antioqueño, and the José María Córdova airport.