Million-dollar investment announced to improve connectivity in Eastern Antioquia: these are the prioritized roads
The Governorate of Antioquia announced an investment of $373 billion for the execution of several strategic road works aimed at strengthening the connection between Eastern Antioquia and the Aburrá Valley. The announcement was made in the municipality of Rionegro by Governor Andrés Julián Rendón, accompanied by the mayor of Rionegro, Jorge Rivas, and the mayor of La Ceja, María Ilbed Santa.
TL;DR
- Antioquia's government is investing $373 billion in road infrastructure for Eastern Antioquia and the Aburrá Valley.
- The investment aims to improve regional mobility, reduce travel times, and stimulate economic and social development.
- Key projects include the Llanogrande – Canadá road, the Aeropuerto – Belén (Sika) road, and the Alto de Las Palmas interchange.
- The Llanogrande – Canadá road will complete a major road circuit, reducing travel time to Medellín for municipalities like La Ceja.
- The Aeropuerto – Belén (Sika) road will offer a faster route to José María Córdova airport, saving 20-25 minutes.
- The Alto de Las Palmas interchange aims to alleviate traffic congestion at a critical junction.
- Improvements are also planned for the Santa Elena road, including pavement rehabilitation and lighting.
- Rionegro will receive over $102 billion for projects including a new bridge, market square, and school renovations.
- A new housing project, Arrayanes, with 1,175 units, will also commence construction.