# Cali Bridge Closure Forces Panamericana Detour for Cali-Jamundi Travel

Cali's Mobility Secretariat closes La Viga Bridge on September 6, mandating the Panamericana route for travel between Cali and Jamundi.

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The Mobility Secretariat of Santiago de Cali confirmed a total closure of the Puente de La Viga on Avenida Cañasgordas on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. [^1]

The Mobility Secretariat recommended that drivers needing to travel between Cali, Jamundi, and surrounding sectors use the Panamericana highway as the alternative corridor during the closure. [^2]

Construction of the second lane on Avenida Cañasgordas in Cali has advanced beyond 65% despite difficulties caused by the earthquake on August 10, 2026. [^3]

Captain Luis Fernando Escobar Nieto, Undersecretary of Mobility of Cali, stated that heavy cranes will be lifting beams in the area, requiring the sector to remain completely clear for worker and user safety. [^4]

The closure is specifically concentrated on the Puente de La Viga, meaning vehicles destined for Cali or Jamundi must plan their route in advance using the Panamericana. [^5]

A total closure of Avenida Cañasgordas will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM to lift the metal structure of the new vehicular bridge over the Pance River. [^6]

The earthquake on August 10, 2026, affected the supply of materials necessary for the project due to mobilization difficulties. [^7]

The Gobernación del Valle activated a contingency plan to maintain the execution rhythm and avoid schedule impacts. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. The Mobility Secretariat of Santiago de Cali confirmed a total closure of the Puente de La Viga on Avenida Cañasgordas on Sunday, September 6, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. (El País, News)
2. The Mobility Secretariat recommended that drivers needing to travel between Cali, Jamundi, and surrounding sectors use the Panamericana highway as the alternative corridor during the closure. (El País, News)
3. Construction of the second lane on Avenida Cañasgordas in Cali has advanced beyond 65% despite difficulties caused by the earthquake on August 10, 2026. (Diario Occidente, News)
4. Captain Luis Fernando Escobar Nieto, Undersecretary of Mobility of Cali, stated that heavy cranes will be lifting beams in the area, requiring the sector to remain completely clear for worker and user safety. (El País, News)
5. The closure is specifically concentrated on the Puente de La Viga, meaning vehicles destined for Cali or Jamundi must plan their route in advance using the Panamericana. (El País, News)
6. A total closure of Avenida Cañasgordas will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2026, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM to lift the metal structure of the new vehicular bridge over the Pance River. (Diario Occidente, News)
7. The earthquake on August 10, 2026, affected the supply of materials necessary for the project due to mobilization difficulties. (Diario Occidente, News)
8. The Gobernación del Valle activated a contingency plan to maintain the execution rhythm and avoid schedule impacts. (Diario Occidente, News)

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