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The Mendoza Provincial Highway Department has launched a call for bids for the comprehensive repair of a strategic section of Provincial Route 33 , located in the department of Maipú . The project, which will require an estimated investment of $5 billion , aims to optimize road connectivity between local productive areas and National Route 7 , which is essential for foreign trade to Chile via the Cristo Redentor International Pass . The project includes the intervention of 5.6 kilometers of route , also known as Las Margaritas Street , in the segment between Provincial Route 20 and Provincial Route 31 , the latter with a direct connection to a bridge over the Mendoza River , whose renovation is planned for a later stage. The work includes asphalt resurfacing, horizontal demarcation and installation of vertical signage , which will contribute to improving road safety and traffic management. According to data collected in the 2024 traffic census by Vialidad Mendoza , an average of 2,200 vehicles circulate on this road daily , of which 24% are used for heavy cargo transport. , the section in . In particular , the section in question supports the passage of 528 trucks per day , reflecting its strategic role in agro-industrial activities. of Maipú de Maipú, Guaymallén and Lavalle. Once the work is completed, RP 33 will be consolidated as a formal detour for heavy transport linked to the Mercosur Bioceanic Corridor , offering an operational alternative just 4 kilometers from the Palmira–Agrelo Variant , relieving congestion on other urban routes and improving traffic flow to the border crossing. The projected execution period is 10 months , and the opening of bid envelopes is scheduled for April 22. This intervention is part of the Mendoza governments plan to strengthen road infrastructure to support foreign trade, regional productive development, and international integration. |
