Draft:Gerardo Barrios bypass
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The Gerardo Barrios bypass is a ring road strategically located in the department of San Miguel in El Salvador, designed to optimize road connectivity and significantly reduce congestion of heavy and long-distance traffic, avoiding congestion in the urban area of San Miguel. Its layout helps decongest the central area, improving traffic flow and contributing to the development of road infrastructure in the eastern region of El Salvador.[1]
History
[edit]On September 4, 2019, President Nayib Bukele laid the foundation stone for the Gerardo Barrios Bypass, a project aimed at transforming mobility in the San Miguel department of El Salvador.[2]
The bypass was constructed in four strategic phases to systematically enhance the road network in the country's eastern region. The first section, inaugurated on October 28, 2021, included the expansion of 3.46 kilometers of the Pan-American Highway, connecting Moncagua's junction to El Obrajuelo. This section featured two major roundabouts, ten paved access points, 194 vehicular and pedestrian entrances, six bus stops with shelters, and three pedestrian overpasses.[3][4]
In January 2024, Phases II and IV were completed, marking a milestone in Salvadoran road infrastructure. Phase II expanded 8.39 kilometers from El Obrajuelo to Hato Nuevo, introducing the region's first overpass. Phase IV included the construction of two major bridges: a 115-meter bridge over the Grande de San Miguel River and a 110-meter bridge over the Taisihuat River.[5]
The entire project represented a $160 million investment funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), reflecting international confidence in El Salvador's strategic infrastructure development. It was officially inaugurated on December 1, 2024.[6]
Characteristics
[edit]With a total length of 20.8 kilometers and an extensive 42-kilometer cycling network, this vital road infrastructure includes four main bridges crossing significant watercourses: the Río Grande de San Miguel, Río Taisihuat, Río Jalacatal, and Río El Papalón. Its complex design incorporates seven overpasses, four roundabout intersections, and twelve designated stops for public transportation, demonstrating a comprehensive plan to enhance urban mobility and improve connectivity across various areas within the department.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ Magaña, Yolanda (2024-12-01). "Bukele inaugura Periférico Gerardo Barrios en San Miguel". Diario El Mundo (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ SUMMA, Revista (2022-04-08). "El Salvador: Periférico Gerardo Barrios, la inversión más grande hecha en el oriente del país, avanza en su construcción". Revista Summa (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ Servs, Innova (2021-10-29). "Presidente Nayib Bukele entrega el primer paquete del periférico Gerardo Barrios y anuncia nuevos proyectos en el oriente del país". Presidencia de la República de El Salvador (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Presidente Bukele entrega paquete I del Periférico Gerardo Barrios, en San Miguel". Diario La Página (in Spanish). 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Presidente Bukele entrega paquete I del Periférico Gerardo Barrios, en San Miguel". Diario La Página (in Spanish). 2021-10-28. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Finalizan paquetes 2 y 4 del periférico Gerardo Barrios de San Miguel". Diario El Salvador (in Spanish). 2024-01-07. Retrieved 2024-12-02.
- ^ "Nayib Bukele inaugura el periférico Gerardo Barrios". Noticias de El Salvador - Noticias de El Salvador, noticias internacionales, salvadoreños por el mundo, economia, negocios, politica, deportes, entretenimiento, tecnologia, turismo, tendencias, fotos, videos, redes sociales (in Spanish). Retrieved 2024-12-02.