Works on Martí Street They continue advancing and currently working on the formation of the second asphalt layer, of three that is planned to place in this important road in the city, according to the Municipality of Guatemala.
According to the information provided by the commune, it was already concluded with the demolition phase of a stretch of 570 meters in length by 6 meters wide, and all the resulting material was already removed.
The first asphalt layer was placed during the past weekend and the work has been carried out from the 12th “A” avenue in zone 2 to 14 avenue in zone 6.
The information provided by the Municipality also indicates that for Sunday, June 1, the teams are planned to begin with the placement of the third layer of asphalt of this first phase of the works.
These works began on May 17, and, according to the estimates of the Municipality of Guatemala, the work is planned along Martí Street, as well as on the José Milla and Vidaurre road, they can be completed in a period not exceeding six months.
Second section in demolition
It was also indicated that the demolition of the second stretch has already begun, which includes from the 14th Avenue in Zone 6 to the sector known as “La Cuchilla”, before arriving at the Belize bridge.
Q40 million
According to estimates of the Municipality of Guatemala, the repair project of the asphalt tape in both arteries will cost more than Q40 million, and will benefit approximately 580 thousand people who travel daily through the area.
The works cover 1,980 linear meters and an area of 34 thousand 180 square meters. Within these, the complete replacement of the asphalt, deteriorated by the constant passage of light vehicles and heavy transport, mainly trucks that carry merchandise to the Atlantic and the departments of the East and Northeast of the country, as well as those that come from these localities and that, when they reach the city, move through these roads that connect directly with the peripheral ring, towards the south of the capital.
Martí street and the José Milla and Vidaurre Calzada connect zones 1, 2, 6, 17, 18, 24 and 25, in addition to serving as a liaison with the municipalities of San Pedro Ayampuc, Chinautla, Palencia and other surrounding areas. Therefore, the authorities consider that the works are of great importance to expedite traffic, especially in peak hours.
Project phases
The work will cover the section of the 12 Avenida “A” of 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.
