PR-30 ramp lane to close Tuesday for PR-52 lighting upgrades
The Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación will close the right lane of ramp 0A from the PR-30 toward San Juan between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Oct. 27 as part of a larger illumination project on the Luis A. Ferré Expressway.
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- Primera Hora reports the right lane of ramp 0A on PR-30 from kilometer 0.3 to 0 will close Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Drivers should use ramp 0B to access PR-1 as an alternate route according to the ACT
- The project upgrades the lighting system on PR-52 between kilometers 15 and 60 and continues work between Salinas and Caguas this week
- The $11.3 million federally funded project is expected to create five jobs El Nuevo Día and Primera Hora said
Lane closure details
The Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT) will close the right lane of ramp 0A on the PR-30, in the direction toward San Juan, between kilometers 0.3 and 0.0 on Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Primera Hora reported. The closure is part of improvements to the lighting system on the PR-52, also known as the Luis A. Ferré Expressway.
As an alternate route, drivers can use ramp 0B to access the PR-1 depending on their destination, both Primera Hora and El Nuevo Día reported. The ACT urged motorists to pay attention to traffic control signs and devices installed in the work zone.
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What the sources posted
Posts and statements below are the sources' own words, quoted as published. They are not independently verified.
Dentro de las zonas de construcción trabajan muchas personas, por lo que se exhorta a los conductores a estar atentos a las señales y otros dispositivos para el control del tránsito a ser instalados en el área, para su seguridad y orientación
Our translation: Within construction zones many people are working, so drivers are urged to pay attention to the signs and other traffic control devices that will be installed in the area, for their safety and guidance
The source's own statement, as quoted by El Nuevo Día. Not verified by PuertoRico.com.
Project scope and funding
The purpose of the project is to improve the lighting system on PR-52 between kilometers 15 and 60, according to an ACT press release cited by both outlets. This week the agency will also continue work on the PR-52 segment between Salinas and Caguas, Primera Hora reported.
The overall project has an investment of $11,319,452.45 in federal funds and is expected to create five jobs. The ACT reminded drivers that many people are working in the construction zones and asked them to remain alert for their safety and orientation. The agency also recommended using the Waze application to reduce travel delays.
Where the sources differ
Both Primera Hora and El Nuevo Día agree on the closure date, times, exact location of the ramp lane, alternate route, project purpose on PR-52 kilometers 15-60, the $11.3 million federal funding figure and the safety advisory quote from the ACT. Primera Hora gives the precise investment amount of $11,319,452.45 and explicitly states that work will also continue on the PR-52 between Salinas and Caguas this week, while El Nuevo Día rounds the figure to $11.3 million and uses the phrase "presumably will create five jobs." Both outlets cite an ACT press release.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify whether the ramp closure will be repeated on other days this week beyond Tuesday, the exact completion date of the overall lighting project, whether additional closures are planned on the PR-52 itself, or what contingency measures the ACT has if traffic backs up more than expected. No information is given on current lighting conditions or the number of lights being replaced.
Sources
Every link below was opened and checked when this story was published. Official means a government body, agency or the organization itself; Reporting means a news outlet.
- Official ¡Salga con tiempo esta semana! Cerrarán carril de rampa en la PR-30 por mejoras al sistema de iluminación
- Reporting ¡Salga con tiempo esta semana! Cerrarán carril de rampa en la PR-30 por mejoras al sistema de iluminación
- Reporting Cerrarán tramo de la PR-30 para arreglos en el sistema de iluminación en dirección a San Juan
How we checked this
Primera Hora and El Nuevo Día both based their articles on the same Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación press release. The precise investment amount, the continuation of work between Salinas and Caguas, and the recommendation to use Waze appear only in Primera Hora.
Compiled by the PuertoRico.com News Desk from the reports and statements listed above, and checked against them before publishing. It does not include original interviews. Spot an error? Email support@puertorico.com with a link to this story.