Transit officials closed Costa Rica's Caribbean-bound Braulio Carrillo Highway because of landslides, the online daily Nacion.com reported yesterday evening.

The highway, which runs from San José through mountains to Caribbean flatlands, has experienced landslides at two points: near the bridge over River Sucio and by a railway 5 kilometers away, going toward the port city of Limón.

To avoid the blockage, motorists are recommended to use alternate routes to Turrialba or Sarapiquí, according to Nacion.com.