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May 5, 2026

Second lane of the Túnel de Oriente reaches 16% completion: when will it be delivered?

The governor of Antioquia, Andrés Julián Rendón, toured the works of the second stage of the Túnel de Oriente this Tuesday. This project aims to consolidate a double lane in the road connection between Medellín and the San Nicolás Valley.

Second lane of the Túnel de Oriente reaches 16% completion: when will it be delivered?

TL;DR

  • The second stage of the Túnel de Oriente is 16% complete.
  • The project aims to create a double-lane connection between Medellín and the San Nicolás Valley.
  • It is a privately funded concession with an investment of nearly $1.26 trillion.
  • Construction milestones include progress on the Seminario 2 tunnel and the Sajonia 2 and Bocaná 2 bridges.
  • Social, land, and environmental preparations are 100% complete.
  • The project generates over 2,000 jobs.
  • The final phase includes excavation, open-air roads, and bridges, plus technological upgrades for the tunnel.
  • The expected operational date is the second half of 2027.

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