Transportation

Residents and commuters in El Valle, a populous rural parish of Cuenca, are experiencing significant mobility challenges due to road failures, traffic congestion, and public transport problems. A $2.1 million rehabilitation project for the main access road has been stalled for approximately three months.

The construction of Cuenca's new Southern Bus Terminal in the Narancay sector has reached 50% completion. This significant USD 9.6 million project aims to provide comprehensive, modern services across two floors, including commercial spaces, a food court, and improved accessibility for travelers.

Cuenca's tram service will be temporarily suspended from Saturday, September 19, to Sunday, September 20, 2026. This interruption is for essential cobblestone replacement work at key intersections, affecting travel plans for residents and visitors.

Cuenca’s municipality reports completion of paving near Parque de la Luz in El Vecino. Vehicle access is expected in early October, after the pavement cures.

Mayoral candidate Yaku Pérez proposes four cable transit stations from Miraflores to Turi via central Cuenca. He estimates a cost of $80–90 million and a four-year delivery horizon; the plans remain campaign proposals.

Wednesday’s closure report affects coast-bound travel. A reopening time has not been verified.

ETAPA says water-network work beginning September 9 may affect vehicle and pedestrian movement on three routes in El Valle. The project will replace smaller distribution pipes and is intended to improve service in several sectors.

Cuenca's ten speed cameras have generated about $17 million in fines over seven years, according to EMOV. The current contract ends April 2, 2027, and the city has not decided whether a public or private operator will run the system afterward.

The first overpass at the Monay interchange is scheduled to open September 1, with three lanes, an initial Cuenca–Azogues direction, and a second overpass still to come.