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Bogotá is experiencing a morning of meaningful traffic disruptions on Thursday, November 20th, 2025. A series of incidents, including protests, traffic light failures, and a multi-vehicle accident, are impacting key roadways throughout the city. Authorities are working to manage congestion and restore normal traffic flow, but commuters should expect delays and plan alternative routes. here’s a breakdown of the ongoing issues as they develop:
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Flooding on Av. Boyacá at Calle 15A Photo: Bogotá Tránsito on X
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Bogotá’s vehicle restriction policy, known as “pico y placa,” will be in effect Thursday, November 20, according to the city’s Mobility Secretariat.
- Private vehicles: Vehicles with license plates ending in 6, 7, 8, 9, and 0 are permitted to circulate.
- Taxis: Vehicles with license plates ending in 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 0 are permitted to circulate.
- Restriction hours for private vehicles are 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and for taxis from 5:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 05:52 PM
Significant Pooling of Water on Major Avenues
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- Significant Pooling of Water on Major Avenues
- Rain Falling in Several Bogotá Neighborhoods: Drive with Caution
- TransMiCable Suspends Operation Due to Electrical Storm Alert
- Traffic Accident in Bosa Neighborhood
- Protest on Villavicencio Avenue
- Protests at Two University Campuses Affecting SITP Routes
- Traffic Congestion in Fontibón
- Blockade on Circunvalar Avenue Due to Protest
- Protests in Ciudad Bolívar
- Mobility Restored on Circunvalar
- Accident on Circunvalar Avenue
- Traffic Light Failure in Chapinero Neighborhood
- Protesters Near the Prosecutor’s Office Bunker
- Traffic Light Failure in Teusaquillo Neighborhood
- Traffic Light Failure on Autopista Sur
Due to heavy rains, pooling water and flooding are reported at the following locations in Bogotá:
- Av. Cali at Av. El Dorado
- Autonorte at Calle 161
- Carrera 68 at Av. Mutis
- Autopista Sur at Carrera 71
- Av. Boyacá at Calle 15A
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 04:04 PM
Rain Falling in Several Bogotá Neighborhoods: Drive with Caution
According to Idiger, it is currently raining in the following neighborhoods of Bogotá:
- Suba
- Barrios Unidos
- Chapinero
- Santa Fe
- Puente Aranda
- Engativá
- Fontibón
The Mobility Secretariat reminded residents and visitors to drive with caution.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 04:00 PM
TransMiCable Suspends Operation Due to Electrical Storm Alert
TransMilenio announced to users that, due to an electrical storm alert, TransMiCable is suspending operations in Ciudad Bolívar.
Operation will be restored when weather conditions permit.TransMiCable suspends operations. Photo:MAURICIO MORENO EL TIEMPO
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 02:39 PM
Traffic Accident in Bosa Neighborhood
The incident occurred on Avenida Ciudad de Cali at Calle 73D, heading south, involving a motorcyclist and a pedestrian. The tragedy resulted in one fatality; forensic units are on the scene.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 02:14 PM
Protest on Villavicencio Avenue
Authorities have closed the return from Villavicencio Avenue near the El Ensueño shopping center to manage congestion.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 01:54 PM
Protests at Two University Campuses Affecting SITP Routes
According to Transmilenio, the Universidad Distrital Macarenas campus has joined the protests, therefore buses are making route changes.
The protest continues at the Universidad Distrital Technological campus, and SITP routes passing through this area continue to be diverted.
Mobility Photo:Mobility
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 01:39 PM
Traffic Congestion in Fontibón
Calle 13 Avenue is experiencing traffic congestion in both directions. The traffic extends from the Bogotá River to Carrera 123.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 01:23 PM
Blockade on Circunvalar Avenue Due to Protest
The disruption is located on Circunvalar Avenue at Calle 25B, causing traffic disruption.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 12:56 PM
Protests in Ciudad Bolívar
According to reports from authorities, a group of protesters is located at the intersection of Villavicencio Avenue and Gaitán Cortés Avenue, affecting traffic in the north-south and west-east directions.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 10:33 AM
Mobility Restored on Circunvalar
Authorities report that mobility has been restored on Circunvalar Avenue at Calle 35; drivers heading south-north through this corridor can now proceed.
Mobility Photo:Mobility
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 09:58 AM
Accident on Circunvalar Avenue
The traffic accident occurred in the Santa Fe neighborhood, affecting traffic on Circunvalar Avenue at Calle 35. The incident involved a total of four vehicles: a private car, a taxi, and two motorcycles. The collision occurred in the south-north direction.
Mobility Photo:Mobility
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 08:57 AM
Traffic Light Failure in Chapinero Neighborhood
Another traffic light failure is affecting mobility in the center-east of Bogotá. This time at the intersection of Carrera Séptima with Calle 46, civil agents are on the scene.
Points of impact:- Intersection of Carrera 50 with Avenida La Esperanza.
- Autopista Sur with Calle 29A Sur.
Mobility Photo:Mobility
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 08:40 AM
Protesters Near the Prosecutor’s Office Bunker
Avenida La Esperanza at Carrera 50 is blocked due to a protest.
Authorities are managing the traffic.Mobility Photo:Mobility
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 07:21 AM
Traffic Light Failure in Teusaquillo Neighborhood
A new traffic light failure is affecting mobility near the prosecutor’s office bunker, specifically at the intersection of Carrera 50 and Avenida La Esperanza.
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Thu Nov 20, 2025 – 06:09 AM
Traffic Light Failure on Autopista Sur
Autopista Sur at Calle 29A Sur woke up this Thursday with a traffic light failure. Authorities have deployed units from the Traffic Guide of the Mobility Secretariat to manage traffic and mitigate congestion.
Mobility Photo:Mobility
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