Autopista Santa Clara

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Autopista Santa Clara
Santa Clara Motorway
Autopista A1–1
Desvío de la Autopista a Santa Clara
Autopista A1-1 (OpenStreetMap).png
The A1–1 seen in green
Route information
Length6.48 km (4.03 mi)
Existed1979–present
Major junctions
West end Autopista A1 Cuba.svg A1
Major intersectionsRoad to the Unidad 2038
Calle 1ra (El Mamey 120)
East end Santa Clara Beltway
Location
Country Cuba
Provinces Villa Clara
Municipalities Santa Clara
Highway system

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.

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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 Clara Circunscripción 93 00Autopista A1 Cuba.svg A1  Havana
Comida Criolla RestaurantWestbound only
2.07Unidad 2038
2.30Calle 1ra El Mamey 120
2.98
3.22Road to the Embalse Palmarito Eastbound only
4.23
4.99Westbound only
Condado Sur 5.43Calle Roble Los Sirios
5.80 Los Sirios Eastbound only
6.25AmarilloWestbound only
6.484.03 Santa Clara Beltway  Santa Clara Ends at roundabout, continues as Avenida 9 de Abril 2 lane road

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