The repair works on Martí Street, one of the main roads that connects zones 2, 6 and 1 of Guatemala City with the peripheral ring and the exit to the Atlantic, continue this Tuesday, May 20.
During this day, considerable improvement in vehicular traffic has been observed, especially in the journeys from zone 6 to zones 1 and 2, as well as from zone 18 to zone 6. This improvement is attributed to the regulation of the traffic carried out by personnel of the Municipal Traffic Police (PMT) at different points.
The capital mayor, Ricardo Quiñónez, indicated that the deployment of machinery has been reinforced with the aim of advancing at greater pace in the works, which are projected for an approximate duration of six months, with double work days, 24 hours a day, the seven days of the week.
The mayor also stressed that the intervention in this artery represents a logistics challenge due to the high flow of private vehicles and heavy transport. To mitigate the inconvenience, a permanent operation of the PMT has been implemented that seeks to coordinate traffic and reduce affectations in nearby sectors.
This project is part of the Mobility Plan of the Municipality of Guatemala, which aims to improve road infrastructure and reduce vibration levels that currently affect surrounding homes.
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Project phases
The work will cover the section between the 12 “A” avenue in zone 2 and the beginning of the Belize bridge, executing in three phases:
- First phase: 485 linear meters will be intervened, from the 12th “A” avenue, zone 2, to 15 avenue, zone 6. The works will last 26 consecutive days, dividing into two shifts of 13 days: one for the lanes from south to north and another for those from north to south.
- Second phase: It includes 920 meters, from 14 avenue to 21 avenue, zone 6. The estimated duration is 52 days.
- Third phase: It covers the section from 21 avenue to the beginning of the Belize bridge, with an approximate duration of 40 days.
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Recommended alternate routes
The spokesman of the Municipality, Amílcar Montejo, shared several alternate routes for motorists:
- From the Peripheral and the Adolfo Mijangos López bridge, it is recommended to take the 1st. Street to Elena Avenue, through the Inca, the TSE, the Isabel la Católica park and the Cerrito del Carmen.
- From the historic center, the 5th can be used. Street in Zone 1, through the San José Temple, towards the Milamoros military area and continue along Las Victorias Avenue.
- Another option is to use the La Asunción boulevard, with Matamoros connection to the Ten de Mayo neighborhood and from there to the blade, zone 6.
- In the Martí Street area, drivers can take the 10th. Avenida of the Modern Barrio, continue for the 1st. Calle, cross next to Cerrito del Carmen, arrive at Juan Chapín Avenue, pass through the Church of Candelaria and from there to go to Las Victorias avenue, leading to the overpass the blade, zone 6.
Provial support
To reduce the impact of heavy traffic, Provial will provide support on the CA-9 route, coordinating the entry of trucks and trailers to the city. In addition, the Operations Center (COP) will offer real -time information and assistance through number 1520, available 24 hours a day.
This project, according to the Deputy Minister of Transportation, Fernando Suriano, not only represents a significant road improvement, but also a commitment to the road safety and the quality of life of the surrounding communities. Suriano was responsible for coordinating the project with the capital of the capital.
