The Mayor’s Office of Medell\u00edn has announced the temporary suspension of the Pico y Placa traffic regulation, effective from December 23, 2025, to January 16, 2026. This decision stems from a technical analysis indicating a significant decrease in vehicle flow during the year-end celebrations.<\/p>\n
According to the technical report, vehicle flow is expected to decrease by up to 21%<\/strong> during this festive period. This trend has been observed across key corridors like the Sur highway, Carrera 80, El Poblado Avenue, Guayabal Avenue, Las Palmas Avenue, and Oriental Avenue. This decrease in traffic allows the city to relax restrictions without compromising overall mobility.<\/p>\n Starting January 19, 2026<\/strong>, the Pico y Placa measure will resume as usual. Drivers violating this regulation will incur fines immediately, as no transition period will be provided. The license plate restrictions will follow the same schedule as those in the second half of 2025:<\/p>\n For motorcycles, the restrictions will apply based on the first digit of the license plate.<\/p>\n While some national and regional roads are exempt from these restrictions, such as Regional Avenue, Las Palmas, and the route to the West, the rules will firmly apply within Medell\u00edn neighborhoods. Local authorities have also confirmed that sections of Relevant Avenue and the South Highway in neighboring municipalities will adhere to these regulations without exceptions.<\/p>\n The temporary suspension of the Pico y Placa will provide greater flexibility for travel during the holiday season, facilitating family gatherings and boosting commercial and tourism activity in the bustling period that typically sees a high influx of people. Mayor Federico Guti\u00e9rrez stated, \u201cDue to the Christmas and holiday season, we lift the peak and plate measure from Tuesday, December 23, 2025, to Friday, January 16, 2026. Both dates are included.\u201d<\/p>\n The decision was made during a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Area held on December 15. Mayor Guti\u00e9rrez has indicated that citizens will be informed about any changes to the license plate number rotation planned for February 2026, allowing them to adjust their travel plans accordingly.<\/p>\n The suspension of the Pico y Placa traffic regulation in Medell\u00edn seeks to ease mobility during the festive season. Drivers should take note of the scheduled return of this traffic control measure and prepare for the resumption of regular traffic regulations, ensuring compliance to avoid penalties.<\/p>\nResuming Regular Regulations<\/h3>\n
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Exemptions and Local Variations<\/h3>\n
Advantages of Lifting Restrictions<\/h3>\n
Public Communication and Future Plans<\/h3>\n
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