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Rockslide Turns Stretch of Panamericana Sur in Arequipa Into Traffic‑Restricted Zone

Work to remove rocks and repair the carriageway is under way with ongoing risk of further detachments.

Overview

  • Tons of rock fell onto the Panamericana Sur at Quebrada Honda (km 728), converting about 50 meters of the road into a high‑risk, traffic‑restricted area.
  • Buses, freight trucks and private cars were stranded or forced to pass through a narrow gap, and operators reported periods when the route was completely blocked.
  • PROVÍAS Nacional deployed heavy machinery and a front loader to clear debris and rehabilitate the carriageway under local and regional supervision.
  • COER Arequipa maintains permanent monitoring of the slope and warns that unstable terrain and steep gradients raise the chance of new detachments.
  • Authorities urge drivers to avoid the sector and follow official updates as crews carry out cleanup and a reported maintenance program that includes pothole repair, recapping and new signage over 980 m².