Molleturo Route Closed After Rockfall Wednesday: Check Before Heading to the Coast

A Wednesday afternoon report said the transport ministry closed the Cuenca–Molleturo–El Empalme road after falling material intensified at kilometer 76. Crews had been clearing the roadway, but the continuing slide prompted a preventive closure.

The September 9 notice identified Zhud–Cochancay–El Triunfo as the alternative toward Guayas.

Before you leave

This describes Wednesday’s reported closure, not a confirmed Thursday road status. A reopening time was not established in the material checked for this update. Confirm the latest route information with your transport operator before setting out, especially if you have an onward connection.

Ask which route your driver plans to use and whether your departure time needs to change. Do not base a trip on an undated screenshot or assume that a previous reopening notice applies to this incident.

Image: AI-generated illustration, not a photograph of this landslide.

Source: El Mercurio.