Bogota's North Premieres 5.2 Km of Roads: How Mobility Will Change with $4.5 Billion in Infrastructure
The Urban Development Institute closely accompanies the execution of the project Photo: IDU
TL;DR
- Lagos de Torca is releasing 5.2 km of strategic roads, improving connectivity between Autopista Norte and Carrera Séptima.
- The project includes 36 dual carriageways, 140 km of bike paths, and over 135,000 homes.
- The total investment is estimated to exceed $50 trillion pesos.
- New avenues like Polo, Guaymaral, and Santa Bárbara will connect the northern part of the city.
- Future phases include the completion of the first phase of Avenida Boyacá and the start of the second phase of Polo Oriental.
- Interventions on the Guaymaral canal are planned to mitigate flooding and improve ecological connectivity.
- The project has generated over 7,000 direct and indirect jobs and is a significant economic driver for the capital.
- Over 900 hectares of public space will be created, including the Parque Metropolitano Guaymaral.
- The development will house over 400,000 people, addressing housing needs with a focus on social interest.