During a press conference, Cuenca's Mayor Cristian Zamora invited various professionals, associations, and consortiums to present projects for the construction of the new North Bypass (Circunvalación Norte).

The Circunvalación Norte is a proposed 40 km long northern and western bypass around Cuenca, designed to alleviate congestion, reduce travel times, and connect new areas to the city. The bypass will stretch from the Guangarcucho sector east of Cuenca to Victoria del Portete south of Cuenca. Refer to the image below for the projected route of the road.

The Municipality of Cuenca has conducted studies on the bypass dating back to 2005-2009 and 2014. Mayor Zamora has asked interested parties to specify whether the project should be executed through a public or private partnership, or through a consortium.

Source: El Nuevo Tiempo.

Newspaper Primicias has published an article with seven tips from the National Police in case of assaults on expressways and highways.

Recent assaults were reported on the road between Cuenca and Loja, along the route between Cuenca and Guayaquil via Cañar, the Ruta Viva between Quito and Tumbaco, and near Anconcito in the Salinas region.

During these assaults, criminals attempt to rob or kidnap drivers and passengers. These assaults usually occur at night or in the early morning when there is less traffic.

The seven tips from the National Police

1. Be alert for vehicles circulating around you.

2. Do not stop on the road.

3. If you experience a puncture in your car's tires, call ECU 911 and move to the safest place nearby.

4. Avoid driving alone and in the early morning hours.

5. Send your location in real-time to friends and family so they are aware of your journey.

6. If a car cuts you off, try to evade it, do not brake, and call ECU 911.

7. Put nitrogen in the tires of your vehicle.

ANT Ecuador (Ecuador's national traffic authority) has a new website: https://ant.com.ec/.

In the header is a menu with a link ('Simulador') to the exam questions: https://ant.com.ec/licencias/simulador.