Autopista Santa Clara Explained

Country:CUB
Autopista Santa Clara
Route:1-1
Map:Autopista A1–1 (OpenStreetMap).png
Map Notes:The A1–1 seen in green
Length Km:6.48
Established:1979
Municipalities:Santa Clara
Provinces:Villa Clara
Translation:Santa Clara Motorway
Junctions:Road to the Unidad 2038
Calle 1ra (El Mamey 120)
Type:A
Direction A:West
Direction B:East
Terminus A: A1
Terminus B:Santa Clara Beltway
Alternate Name:Autopista A1–1
Desvío de la Autopista a Santa Clara

The Autopista Santa Clara (numbered Autopista A1-1) is a motorway detour of the Autopista A1 going to the city of Santa Clara and the Villa Clara Province in central Cuba. The road is 3 lanes on both sides, being a part of the original Autopista A1, going from Havana to Santa Clara.

History

The motorway opened along with the Autopista Nacional, which it was originally apart of before the A1 got continued until the town of Jatibonico. It was part of construction efforts made after the Cuban Revolution in the city, along with the 26 de Julio Avenue, and the Santa Clara Beltway.[1]

In May 2018, the road was closed due to flooding and heavy rainfall, with drivers having to go around through the highway 4–112, to get to the Carretera Central, and then to the 4–474 on kilometer 270 of the A1.[2] [3] [4] Later in November 2020, the A1 also got closed again, ending at the 4–112, with the A1–1 being included in the closure.[5] [6] [7]

In March 2023, there was a fire on the junction with the Santa Clara Beltway, due to a malfunction of the Gran Panel electrical substation, nearby, in the Gran Panel neighborhood.[8]

In April 2024, the Santa Clara Motorway had an operational closure for in order to "confront crime and illegalities."[9]

Route

MunicipalityWardkmmiDestinationNotes
Santa ClaraCircunscripción 9300 – Havana
Comida Criolla RestaurantWestbound only
2.07Unidad 2038
2.30Calle 1ra – El Mamey 120
2.98
3.22Road to the Embalse PalmaritoEastbound only
4.23
4.99Westbound only
Condado Sur5.43Calle Roble – Los Sirios
5.80Los SiriosEastbound only
6.25AmarilloWestbound only
6.484.03Santa Clara Beltway – Santa ClaraEnds at roundabout, continues as Avenida 9 de Abril 2 lane road

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2019-07-13 . Memoria Viva. Etapa revolucionaria . 2024-09-01 . Telecubanacán . es.
  2. Web site: Perez Cabrera . Angel Freddy . May 28, 2018 . Interrumpido el tránsito por la autopista nacional . 2024-09-01 . . es.
  3. Web site: Interrumpido el tránsito por la autopista nacional – Radio Camoa . 2024-09-01 . www.radiocamoa.icrt.cu.
  4. Web site: 2018-05-28 . Cerrada la autopista nacional en Cuba por las fuertes lluvias . 2024-09-01 . CiberCuba . es.
  5. Web site: Digital . Redacción . 2020-11-10 . Declaran cierre de Autopista Nacional • Trabajadores . 2024-09-01 . Trabajadores . es.
  6. Web site: 2020-11-10 . Interrumpen circulación vial en tramo de la Autopista Nacional (+ Foto) . 2024-09-01 . Cuba Si . es.
  7. Web site: Se interrumpe la circulación por el kilómetro 254 de la Autopista Nacional e implementan vías alternativas . 2024-09-01 . www.cuba.cu . es.
  8. Web site: Falcón Curí. Abel. March 13, 2023. Santa Clara: Incendio forestal provoca afectaciones del servicio eléctrico en varios circuitos. Cubadebate. 2024-09-01.
  9. Web site: 2024-04-26 . They carry out operational closure of the National Highway in Santa Clara . 2024-08-29 . CiberCuba . en.