Update: Temporary Closure on Diego de Almagro Avenue in Quito

Today marks the beginning of a new phase of roadworks on Diego de Almagro Avenue, in the northern part of Quito. It is advisable to consider alternative routes to avoid any inconvenience.

The Public Mobility and Works Company (Epmmop) has announced the commencement of a new stage of roadworks on Diego de Almagro Avenue. This project, covering 1.78 kilometers, was planned to last 120 days divided into four phases of 30 days each.

Starting today, June 17, a phase involving the total closure of the south-north lane from Republic Avenue has begun. Two phases have been completed so far, and the project is currently focused on phases 3 and 4.

The total investment in this project will exceed $682,000, with ongoing communication and engagement efforts involving over 16,000 beneficiaries from the area.

Project Details on Diego de Almagro Avenue

The intervention section spans from Whymper Street to Argentina Square, on 6 de Diciembre Avenue. The works started today with excavation on the roadway and are expected to last 30 days.

Simultaneously, work is being carried out on the section between Republic Avenue and Whymper Street, with the closure being extended from Republic Avenue to 6 de Diciembre Avenue. Subsequently, efforts will shift to the north-south direction towards Orellana Avenue.

Recommended Routes

To navigate through this situation, it is recommended to consider the following alternative routes to avoid any disruptions:

• 6 de Diciembre Avenue
• Republic Avenue
• Eloy Alfaro Avenue
• Amazonas Avenue

🚧 #RoadRehabilitation | TAKE ALTERNATIVE ROUTES 🚧

Moving forward with the intervention on #DiegoDeAlmagroAvenue from Whymper Street towards Argentina Square.

➡️Vehicular traffic is closed on the south-north lane from Republic Avenue #QuitoRenace pic.twitter.com/1n7WHwOvhW

— Quito Works (@ObrasQuito) June 17, 2024