Stay updated on mobility measures! Pico y Placa in Medellín for Tuesday, June 16, 2026: how the restriction works

Automated content The measure applies between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. for private vehicles and motorcycles in Medellín and the Aburrá Valley. Pico y placa in Medellín. Photo: Jaiver Nieto Álvarez / ETCE JOURNALIST 06.16.2026 02:30 Updated: 06.16.2026 02:30 This Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the "pico y placa" rotation continues in Medellín and the municipalities of the Aburrá Valley metropolitan area. The measure seeks to improve mobility and reduce traffic congestion on the region's main road corridors. How pico y placa operates in Medellín for Tuesday, June 16 The pico y placa in Medellín operates continuously from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. During this period, vehicles with restricted license plates may not circulate through the city's main roads. The measure applies Monday through Friday. For Tuesday, June 16, 2026, the restriction will apply to private vehicles whose license plates end in 0 and 3. In the case of motorcycles, the measure also applies to those whose first digit on the plate is 0 or 3. This provision includes two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles, motorized tricycles, three-wheelers, and mopeds. Restriction for taxis in Medellín For taxis, the restriction for Tuesday, June 16, 2026, will apply to vehicles whose license plates end in 0. These vehicles may not circulate between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. The measure for taxis seeks to contribute to smoother mobility and balance the supply of individual public transportation services in the city. Pico y placa Taxis Medellin 2026. Photo: Medellín Mayor's Office Roads exempt from the measure Regional and national connection roads, such as Avenida Regional, Las Palmas, and the road to Occidente, are exempt from pico y placa. Connections at Avenida 33 and Calle 10, as well as rural districts (corregimientos), are also excluded. The restriction does apply to internal neighborhood roads. Additionally, Avenida Regional and Autopista Sur in the sections located in Bello and Itagüí are not exempt due to decisions made by the municipal administrations. *This content was rewritten with the assistance of artificial intelligence, based on information from the Medellín Mayor's Office, and underwent editorial review. Follow all news from Colombia on Facebook and Twitter, or via our weekly newsletter. EL TIEMPO NEWSLETTERS Register for our newsletters and receive news in your email according to your interests. Stay informed with what truly matters to you. EL TIEMPO GOOGLE NEWS Follow us on GOOGLE NEWS. Always stay updated with the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on Google News. EL TIEMPO WHATSAPP Join El Tiempo's channel on WhatsApp to stay up to date with the most relevant news at any given moment. EL TIEMPO APP Stay informed with the EL TIEMPO app. Receive the latest news, coverage, stories, and analysis directly on your device. SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL Reliable information for you. Subscribe to EL TIEMPO and enjoy unlimited access to our journalistic content.