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Photo via Ministry of Public Works and Transportation.


Contraflow lane reversal on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast on Sunday



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Published on Saturday, January 25, 2025
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff




The final contraflow lane reversals, or tidal flow measures, on Costa Rica's Pacific Coast Route 27 for this month will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT).


Route 27 is one of Costa Rica’s busiest highways, linking the capital region with the Pacific provinces of Puntarenas and Guanacaste. 



The lane reversals aim to ease congestion and improve traffic flow for drivers returning to San José after weekend trips to the coast.



The contraflow will be implemented between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., allowing all available lanes between the Pozon Canton toll station in Alajuela Province and the Ciudad Colón toll station in San José Province to flow toward the capital.



Highway closures will begin one hour before and end one hour after the contraflow schedule, running from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.



The maximum speed permitted during the contraflow will be 37 mph.







 

Drivers traveling westbound, from San José to the Pacific Coast, during the contraflow hours must use one of three alternate routes:


  • Route 3: Through the Alajuela Province cantons of Atenas and Orotina, connecting back to Route 27 in Puntarenas Province.




Authorities urge drivers to factor in the contraflow schedule when planning their trips and to drive with caution.



For real-time updates on route conditions or to request assistance, travelers can contact the traffic police control center at 2588-4040.



Officials reported that Costa Rica recorded 505 traffic-related deaths in 2024.



Traffic fines were reduced this year after the Court Superior Council approved adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.




The Ministry of Public Works and Transportation (MOPT) is a government agency responsible for planning and managing roads, airports, and maritime ports. It also oversees public transportation regulations.



 

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