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Rockfall Blocks Panamericana Sur at Km 732 in Atico

Officials estimate the route will remain closed for more than two days.

Overview

  • The slide was reported around 3:50 p.m. on Friday, November 21, in the Caravelí province of Arequipa.
  • Rocks from adjacent hills covered roughly 20 to 30 meters of roadway, blocking both lanes.
  • National Police remain at the site to direct traffic and mitigate risks to travelers.
  • Authorities notified the Atico toll and the Ocoña police station to restrict southbound passage.
  • The closure comes days after a similar November 17 incident that left passengers and drivers stranded for more than 12 hours.