| Work Detail |
With 70% progress, construction of the underpass at the Rafael Calzada station is on track for completion before the end of the year. This infrastructure, designed to ease vehicular traffic and improve urban circulation, is located beneath the Roca Railway tracks, connecting key sectors of the Almirante Brown district, such as Presidente Perón, General Martín Miguel de Güemes, and Rafael Calzada. The works were initially tendered in April 2022, but were halted throughout 2024 due to the suspension of national funding for public works. The reactivation came in March 2025, thanks to a shared financing scheme between the Province of Buenos Aires and the Municipality of Almirante Brown, which allowed the work to be resumed and accelerated. The underpass has a clear height of 4.5 meters and a width of 9.5 meters. It includes two vehicle lanes (one in each direction) and two pedestrian underpasses, ensuring connectivity for motorists and pedestrians. This project joins other existing intersections, such as those on Presidente Perón Street and San Martín Avenue, and seeks to eliminate one of the main bottlenecks for local traffic, especially during rush hour, when waiting for cars coincides with the frequent passage of trains. Currently, excavations under the tracks have been completed, and the tunnel debris has been removed, marking one of the most complex stages of the construction process. The municipality reported that work is underway on the structural consolidation of the tunnel and the preparation of the internal roadways, which will allow for the paving and finishing work to move forward soon. This project is part of a series of road infrastructure projects underway in the district, including the Diehl Street underpass in Longchamps and the Route 4 Viaduct at the Los Pinos roundabout, in addition to the already inaugurated overpass in Adrogué over San Martín Avenue, which is scheduled to be completed in November 2022. The construction of the Rafael Calzada tunnel represents a substantial improvement in terms of road safety, urban traffic flow, and connectivity between neighborhoods, consolidating a public works model with a direct impact on the populations quality of life. |
