The Bolivarian Government deployed multidisciplinary teams to restore passage between Mérida and Táchira

Published at: 05/02/2026 10:56 AM

The National Government began comprehensive maneuvers to restore traffic between the states of Mérida and Táchira, after the fracture of the Guarurís Bridge due to the heavy rainfall that has fallen in recent days.

“Less than 48 hours ago, as a result of the rains, the bridge collapsed and we already have regional and state government teams working. We are evaluating the works that are being carried out and we estimate that in two weeks this bridge should be ready,” said Jorge Márquez, the sector's vice-president of Public Works and Services,

According to a press release, Márquez said that multidisciplinary teams are making progress in opening alternative routes to ensure the mobility of citizens and the transport of cargo. In this regard, the governor of Mérida, Arnaldo Sánchez, indicated that a temporary road will be enabled at night.

“The technical and engineering review has already been done. The temporary passage will be opened at night so that cars can pass, but we are keeping the Zea and Santa Bárbara roads active,” he explained.

Regarding the works to be carried out, the Minister of People's Power for Transport, Aníbal Coronado, stressed that they will install new bases to reposition the bridge structure.

According to Civil Protection reports, in addition to the severe damage to the right abutment of the Guarurías Bridge, there are six flooded houses in the Onia sector and damage to sections of the Local road 008 (Los Túnels road) as a result of the increase in river flow.

Mazo News Team