Feb 7 • 10:30 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Closure of the 25 de Mayo and Perito Moreno Highways for Construction: When the Blockade Begins and Until When It Will Last

The 25 de Mayo and Perito Moreno highways in Buenos Aires will undergo total closure this weekend for the installation of a technological gantry as part of a modernization plan.

The concesionaria AUSA announced that it will completely halt traffic on the 25 de Mayo and Perito Moreno highways over the weekend to facilitate the installation of a technological gantry. This operational disruption is part of a broader modernization initiative aimed at enhancing vehicular flow by eliminating traditional toll booths and implementing electronic reading systems instead. The work is expected to influence traffic significantly in the area during the installation period.

The vehicular restrictions will commence at 6 AM on Saturday, February 7, and last until 3 PM, disrupting traffic in both directions on the affected highways. The primary site of the construction work will be on the 25 de Mayo highway, specifically at the Culpina intersection, where workers will be assembling the metal framework required for the new infrastructure. The closure is expected to create considerable changes in traffic patterns, particularly in the peak hours of the weekend.

Given the strategic importance of these highways in Buenos Aires, the modifications come amidst a larger discussion regarding traffic congestion and the need for updates to aging urban infrastructure. The success of the installation will not only facilitate future traffic management but may also set a precedent for further technological advancements in the region's transport systems, highlighting the ongoing efforts to modernize public works in Argentina.

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