Authorities announced on May 5 that road detours, regulations, and some closures will be implemented in the La Sabana sector and around the National Stadium this Friday, May 8, due to the country’s transfer of powers event.
The measures will be in effect from 6 a.m. until approximately 4 p.m., with controls focused around the stadium, which will host the public ceremony. Martín Sánchez Agüero, director of the Traffic Police, said that after sunrise, traffic from the National Stadium toward the Datsun agency will be completely closed. Only vehicles traveling in the opposite direction—from the car dealership toward Hotel Hilton San José—will be allowed. At that location, all vehicles including public transport must turn right and exit onto Rohrmoser Boulevard via Soda Tapia de Pavas (calle 68A) as a first option.
Sánchez Agüero said this detour is necessary because the west side of La Sabana in front of the stadium will remain closed up to Teletica. Additionally, he explained that “the 200 meters from Teletica toward Pavas on the main route will also be closed,” so all vehicles coming from Pavas to downtown—including buses—must turn right and head toward Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock before taking a concrete street past General Comptroller’s Office to reconnect with Paseo Colón or Avenida 10.
Buses arriving for the event via Route 27 should reach National Gymnasium intersection and use nearby blocks to return along Route 27 in reverse direction to bring people closer to National Stadium. Authorities are asking users to consider these changes when traveling through this area; those not attending are encouraged to postpone visits if possible or opt for telework if their workplace is nearby. Commuters are advised to allow extra travel time for possible delays.
Officials also ask drivers throughout central San José—including Route 27 and General Cañas Highway—to watch for police-led motorcades transporting diplomatic delegations and national authorities during these events.
On Thursday, May 7—the day before transfer of powers—related activities begin at noon at Costa Rican Art Museum near León Cortés statue with police presence regulating traffic starting at 11 a.m. In addition, two simultaneous events at night—one at National Theatre (affecting Avenida Segunda) and another at Rafael Ángel Calderón Guardia Museum in Barrio Escalante—will have police regulation starting from mid-afternoon.
