politics
diciembre 7, 2025
Presidente Petro entregó este sábado la variante Ciénaga- Barranquilla
El presidente de la República, Gustavo Petro, acompañado de la ministra de Transporte, María Fernanda Rojas, y del director (e) general del Invías, John Jairo González, entregó este sábado 6 de diciembre de 2025 la Variante Ciénaga- Barranquilla, una de las obras de infraestructura vial más importantes del Caribe y un hito para la movilidad y el desarrollo del Magdalena
TL;DR
- New 8.3 km bypass includes dual carriageway, 500m+ railway bridge, returns, roundabouts, and a 1.5 km viaduct.
- Investment surpasses $410 billion, creating over 1,200 jobs and benefiting 1.8 million+ residents.
- Travel times reduced by over 30 minutes, alleviating congestion towards Ciénaga.
- Restored 20 hectares of tropical dry forest and nearly 18 hectares of mangrove.
- Delivered sports courts, productive projects for fishermen, and beautification activities.
- Minister of Transport highlighted the project as a model for Caribbean advancement.
- President Petro noted the new route's relocation inland due to climate change impact on the old road.
- Other Magdalena infrastructure projects include viaducts, road segments, port access, and community paths.