The works on the Caribe viaduct officially began with the construction of the first supports that will support this elevated structure of the 80 Metro, one of the most ambitious mobility projects in Medellín.
The initial works are concentrated under the Mico bridge, where drilling, steel reinforcement and concrete pouring are already being carried out.
This phase includes the construction of 17 supports that will serve as a base for nearly 500 meters of the elevated viaduct, which will connect the Caribe station on line E with the Córdoba area. The structure will cross the North Highway and 65th Avenue, becoming a strategic component for mobility in the west of the city.
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According to the general manager of the Medellín Metro, Tomás Andrés Elejalde Escobar, the work is progressing with specialized machinery to ensure quality, precision and compliance at each stage.
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“There are 17 supports with deep foundations based on piles. These are the initial works that are already observed in the Mico bridge sector,” he explained.
The project has a Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Mobility to mitigate impacts in an area characterized by high vehicular flow. The intervention regulates the entry of machinery and dump trucks, guaranteeing the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and drivers.
The construction of the 80 Metro viaduct represents a key advance in modern infrastructure and sustainable mobility in the city, consolidating a strategic corridor that will transform the urban planning of western Medellín.
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