Governor Freddy Bernal: Temporary closure of the Capacho-San Antonio highway in Táchira continues

Published at: 27/10/2026 07:55 PM

Vehicle traffic on the Capacho-San Antonio highway will remain restricted until November 02 from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., on the main road that connects San Cristóbal with the Colombian-Venezuelan border.

The information was released by Governor Freddy Bernal, who provided a balance sheet of the work being carried out in the Agua Branca-Curva de las Empanadas sector for the replacement of the sewage system and the rehabilitation of the road.

The regional president explained that although the repairs were scheduled to be carried out in 72 hours, the complexity of the work has forced the work to be extended, because the demolition of the previous drainage drawer and the construction of a new structure that covers 7 meters deep and 32 meters long.

He specified that during the weekend a slope collapsed due to soil saturation, which caused the collapse of the land in the excavation area and affected the work area.

The Tachirense authority reiterated the call on drivers to use alternative roads and take appropriate forecasts during the execution of the works.