The second phase covers the route from Campana de Capira to El Nazareno in La Chorrera. According to the latest count recorded by 6:00 p.m. last Saturday, April 4, 93,829 vehicles had traveled towards the interior of the country since noon on Holy Thursday. Regarding infractions, 2,481 fines were issued, of which 774 were for speeding, 36 for driving under the influence of alcohol, 44 for improper use of lights, and 219 vehicles were towed away. This year, over 93,000 drivers traveled towards the interior of the country, a figure higher than last year's count of 89,000 vehicles. After several days of holiday for the religious celebrations of Holy Week, the National Directorate of Traffic Operations (DNOT) of the National Police reported that, as of last night, more than 43,090 drivers have returned to the capital. To cope with the movement of thousands of vehicles towards the capital, the DNOT and the Transit and Land Transport Authority (ATTT) began implementing a lane investment plan towards Panama on Sunday, April 5, from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The first phase extends from Las Uvas de San Carlos to Sajalices de Capira. For this year, the expectation was that around 100,000 drivers would travel to the various provinces of the country.
Increased Traffic During Holy Week in Panama
Panama has seen a record flow of traffic during Holy Week. Over 93,000 vehicles traveled into the country's interior, exceeding last year's figures. Authorities have introduced special measures to regulate traffic.