The Municipal Traffic Police (PMT) of Villa Nueva reported that since Friday, June 26, there has been an increase in vehicular mobility heading to the south of the country, mainly towards the route to Peacefuldue to the long weekend for the holiday Army Day.
According to Henry Quevedo, spokesperson for the PMT of Villa Nueva, the vehicle load has remained constant and this Saturday traffic continues to be complicated in several sections.
According to the spokesperson, traffic towards the south is slow from kilometer 20 to kilometer 30 of the route to the Pacific, where the average speed of movement is just 10 kilometers per hour.
This route is used mainly by those heading to destinations in the south and southwest of Guatemala, especially for tourism or rest. Among the most frequent points are:
- Escuintla, as a mandatory step towards the coast.
- Puerto San José, one of the busiest beach destinations.
- Iztapa, for its beaches.
- Monterrico, a popular tourist destination.
- Taxisco, for access to Pacific beaches.
- Mazatenango and other points in the western south.
- Retalhuleu, who wish to visit the Irtra water parks.
Quevedo indicated that This situation is expected to continue until Sunday the 28th, Therefore, he recommended that motorists leave early and remain calm during the journey.
“It is recommended to leave home with time and patience if you travel through this sector. In addition, drive responsibly to avoid accidents,” he said.
High vehicle load to the south from km 20 CA-9.#VNTransit pic.twitter.com/Z66HLY71Ve
— VILLA NEW TRANSIT (@PMT_VILLANUEVA) June 27, 2026
Accidents aggravate congestion on the Inter-American route
At another point, in addition to the high vehicle load, there is a traffic accident reported before kilometer 32.6 of the Inter-American route CA-1 Westin the jurisdiction of San Bartolomé Milpas Altas, Sacatepéquezwhere one person was injured.
This incident represents the second accident recorded in that sector in the last few hours, after an accident involving a vegetable transport truck was also previously reported.
Due to this, the left lane heading east remains obstructed, a situation that has caused an increase in traffic congestion in the area.