Bogotá will activate exodus and return plan for the holiday weekend: this is how the regional pico y placa will work
The District Mobility Secretariat activated the exodus and return plan for the May 1st holiday weekend and confirmed the regional pico y placa for Sunday, May 3rd, a measure that will apply to the main corridors entering the capital.
TL;DR
- Bogotá expects over 1 million vehicles to leave and return during the May 1st holiday weekend.
- A regional 'pico y placa' will be enforced on Sunday, May 3rd, on nine main entry corridors to Bogotá.
- From 12 PM to 4 PM on May 3rd, only vehicles with even-numbered plates (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) can enter.
- From 4 PM to 8 PM on May 3rd, only vehicles with odd-numbered plates (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) can enter.
- Entry is unrestricted before 12 PM and after 8 PM on May 3rd.
- Over 460 personnel will monitor compliance, with additional measures like coordinated traffic lights and a reversible lane on Carrera Séptima.
- Authorities advise drivers to plan trips, check vehicle condition, respect speed limits, and avoid driving under the influence.