The short version
- DTOP and ACT announced the partial closure of PR-26 in the San Juan direction on Thursday, Nov. 12 for pedestrian bridge work
- The right lane and ramp 4B leading to the marginal will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at kilometer 4.5
- The project involves building a new pedestrian bridge on the PR-26 marginal
- Drivers are urged to reduce speed, watch for signs and follow traffic control devices
Lane and ramp closure details
The Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP) and the Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT) announced on Monday that a lane and ramp 4B of the expreso Román Baldorioty de Castro (PR-26) will be closed in the direction toward San Juan on Thursday, Nov. 12. Metro Puerto Rico reported.
The closure will occur between 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the height of kilometer 4.5. The right lane and the ramp that leads to the marginal of the expressway will remain closed during those hours. Both agencies stated the work is part of the construction of a new pedestrian bridge on the PR-26 marginal. NotiCel reported.
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Traffic recommendations
DTOP and ACT asked drivers to reduce speed, pay attention to traffic signs and follow the instructions of control devices that will be installed in the construction zone.
The agencies recommended consulting the Facebook pages of ACT and DTOP, as well as the X accounts @DTOP and @actprgov, for information on closures and other road projects.
Where the sources differ
Both Metro Puerto Rico and NotiCel agree on all key facts: the announcing agencies (DTOP and ACT), the date (Thursday, Nov. 12), the hours (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), the exact location (kilometer 4.5 on PR-26 toward San Juan), the closed elements (right lane and ramp 4B), the purpose (new pedestrian bridge on the marginal), and the safety recommendations. The reports are nearly identical with no conflicting details.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify the expected duration of the overall pedestrian bridge project, whether any detours will be in place, the precise impact on traffic volume, or any alternative routes for drivers using ramp 4B. No information is given on whether the closure could be extended if work is unfinished by 3:30 p.m.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official Cerrarán carril y rampa de la PR-26 por construcción de puente peatonal
- Reporting Cerrarán carril y rampa de la PR-26 por construcción de puente peatonal
- Reporting Cerrarán carril y rampa de la Baldorioty de Castro el jueves por construcción de puente peatonal
How we checked this
Metro Puerto Rico and NotiCel both reported the announcement made by DTOP and ACT on Monday. All details, including the exact time window, location and safety advice, rest on the joint statement from the two agencies.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.
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