Paving works are set to begin this Monday, April 27, in the Peñalolén commune. The project is focused on Las Parcelas, specifically between Consistorial and Sánchez Fontecilla in the east-to-west direction.
These infrastructure improvements will disrupt the usual paths of six Red Movilidad bus routes. According to the project timeline, these detours are expected to remain in place for approximately five months.
Impacted Routes and Detours
Several key routes will undergo modifications to bypass the construction zone. For routes 505, 516, D03, and D03c heading toward Cerro Navia, Pudahuel Sur, Metro Toesca, and Metro Plaza Egaña, the detour follows Amanecer, the Av. Grecia corridor, and Mariano Sánchez Fontecilla.
Route 510, heading toward Pudahuel Sur, will be diverted via Amanecer and the Av. Grecia corridor. Meanwhile, route D10, bound for Metro Carlos Valdovinos, will divert through Las Parcelas, Amanecer, and the Av. Grecia corridor.
Alternative Stop Information
Commuters will need to utilize alternative stops during this period. For example, those normally using Av. Las Parcelas at Av. Consistorial (PD506) may use Av. Las Parcelas at Quebrada de Suca (PD505) for routes 505, 516, D03, D03c, and 510.
Other alternatives include Avenida Grecia at Palena (PD549) and M. Sánchez Fontecilla at Av. Las Parcelas (PD1652) for various affected services. Route 510 passengers may as well need to use Parada 2/Calle 1A or Parada 7/Tobalaba on Avenida Grecia.
Sunday Service Adjustments
Due to the Sunday morning street closures, routes 505, 516, and D03 heading to Cerro Navia, Pudahuel Sur, and Metro Toesca will divert via Quebrada Camarones, José Arrieta, and Tobalaba.
Route D10, heading to Metro Carlos Valdovinos, will follow a similar Sunday detour via José Arrieta and Tobalaba before returning to its habitual path.
As the project progresses over the next five months, travel times could be affected by the detours. Any further changes to the paving schedule may result in additional adjustments to these bus trajectories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the paving works in Peñalolén last?
The works are expected to extend for a period of approximately five months.
Which Red Movilidad routes are affected by these works?
Six routes are affected: 505, 516, D03, D03c, 510, and D10.
Why are the detours different on Sundays?
Between 09:00 and 14:00 on Sundays, Mariano Sánchez Fontecilla functions as a Calle Abierta Familiar, necessitating a different detour via streets such as José Arrieta and Tobalaba.
How do these temporary route changes impact your daily commute?
