The Ministry of Public Works and Transport announced on March 25 that reversible traffic will be put in place on Route 27 this coming April 5, which is Easter Sunday. The measure aims to ease the return of vacationers traveling mainly from Puntarenas and Guanacaste.
This change is scheduled because it coincides with the end of school holidays and the resumption of work for many people who took time off during Holy Week. The National Concessions Council has issued instructions for this adjustment based on previous experiences.
On that day, all available lanes between Pozón and the Ciudad Colón toll station—a stretch of about 47 kilometers—will operate only in the direction toward San José. Authorities said that this one-way traffic arrangement will be enforced from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Additionally, vehicle circulation heading toward the Pacific coast will be suspended from 1 p.m. until 7 p.m., preventing any head-on encounters between returning travelers and those driving toward the coast, which officials say helps prevent accidents.
The General Directorate of Traffic Engineering has set a maximum speed limit of 60 kilometers per hour during these hours. Temporary vertical signage will indicate this restriction, and transit police will be present to enforce regulations. Drivers seeking route status updates or assistance can contact the Concessionaire’s Control Center at 2588-4040.
Looking ahead, officials say these measures are intended to ensure safety and improve travel conditions during peak holiday returns.
