Bogotá authorities implemented road closures around El Campín stadium on June 1, 2024, for a Selección Colombia friendly match [1].
These measures were necessary to manage the influx of fans and ensure safety during the team's farewell event before the 2026 World Cup. The match marked a significant return for the squad to the capital's primary stadium, as the team had not visited El Campín in nearly seven years [3].
The closures primarily affected the areas surrounding the stadium and the Avenida NQS [2]. Local traffic officials coordinated diversions to mitigate the congestion caused by the event. Because of the expected volume of spectators, the city also managed vehicle circulation restrictions for the day.
Under the mobility rules for Monday, June 1, 2024, only vehicles with license plates ending in one, two, three, four, and five were permitted to circulate [4]. This restriction aimed to reduce the overall number of cars on the road while the stadium perimeter remained inaccessible to general traffic [2].
The event served as a final preparation stage for the national team. By hosting the match in Bogotá, the team sought to engage with its home supporters before departing for the international tournament. The logistical coordination between the city's mobility department and the football federation was designed to prevent total gridlock on the Avenida NQS, which serves as a major artery for the city [2].
Fans were advised to use alternative routes and public transportation to reach the venue. The closures remained in effect throughout the duration of the match and the subsequent dispersal of the crowd [1].
“The team had not visited El Campín in nearly seven years”
The scale of the road closures and the strict enforcement of license plate restrictions highlight the immense public interest in the national team's World Cup preparations. By limiting traffic on the Avenida NQS and restricting city-wide circulation, Bogotá prioritized stadium security and crowd control over standard urban mobility to accommodate the high-profile return of the team to El Campín.
