The Ministerio de Comunicaciones, the Guatemalan government agency responsible for communications and infrastructure, issued several public advisories on its official X account regarding road closures and ongoing maintenance projects in Quetzaltenango (Xela) and other regions.
On November 14, 2025, the ministry announced a temporary closure: "¿Viajarás por Xela este sábado 15 de noviembre? De 3:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. estará cerrado el paso a desnivel del OJ. Toma en cuenta estas rutas alternas https://t.co/omYvKNZnjY". The advisory informed travelers that the underpass at OJ would be inaccessible during those hours and encouraged use of alternative routes.
A follow-up post on the same day provided further guidance: "Alternativa: Metro Plaza Salcajá ➜ Manuel L. Barillas ➜ La Marimba @ProvialOficial estará brindando asistencia. Atienda señales e indicaciones. Más info: https://t.co/83nvw5ujA2 #Provial #InfraestructuraCIV #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/TDpRv2Rakf". The ministry outlined an alternate route via Metro Plaza Salcajá, Manuel L. Barillas, and La Marimba, while also noting that Provial officers would be present to assist drivers and emphasizing adherence to traffic signals.
On November 15, 2025, the ministry highlighted broader efforts to maintain national roads: "Con proyectos de bacheo, limpieza, obra civil, mantenimiento de puentes y terracería, @COVIAL_CIV sigue trabajando para garantizar carreteras más seguras. Más detalles: https://t.co/42HcDZCkHr #Covial #Infraestructura #PlanConecta2025 #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/lkplbTKvvh". This message referenced ongoing patching work, cleaning operations, civil engineering projects, bridge maintenance, and grading by COVIAL_CIV as part of efforts to ensure safer highways across Guatemala.
The Ministry of Communications oversees major infrastructure projects throughout Guatemala and regularly issues updates on road conditions through its social media channels to inform citizens about closures or detours related to maintenance activities.
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