Two lanes of Avenida Roosevelt to close Friday for bridge replacement
The DTOP and ACT announced that two lanes on Avenida Franklin Delano Roosevelt in San Juan will close from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, as part of a $150.6 million bridge replacement project at kilometer 3.0.
PhotoThe short version
- DTOP and ACT reported two lanes of Avenida Roosevelt in San Juan will close Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. leaving one lane open
- Drivers heading to San Juan should use PR-22 and exit to Avenida De Diego to rejoin Roosevelt according to the agencies
- Those traveling toward Plaza Las Américas can take Avenida Andalucía to Piñero then PR-18 back to Roosevelt the announcement states
- The work is part of a $150,656,471.92 bridge replacement project at kilometer 3.0 and officials recommend using Waze for alternate routes
Lane closure and detours
The Departamento de Transportación y Obras Públicas (DTOP) and the Autoridad de Carreteras y Transportación (ACT) announced on Thursday that two lanes of Avenida Franklin Delano Roosevelt in San Juan will remain closed on Friday, Oct. 23, due to bridge replacement work at kilometer 3.0. Telemundo Puerto Rico reported. The closure will run from 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., leaving drivers with only one lane and causing expected delays and congestion.
According to both agencies, motorists heading toward San Juan can use the PR-22 highway and take the exit to Avenida De Diego to return to Avenida Roosevelt. Those traveling toward Plaza Las Américas are advised to use Avenida Andalucía, then continue to Avenida Piñero, access PR-18 and rejoin Avenida Roosevelt. Metro Puerto Rico reported.
The agencies urged drivers to reduce speed, pay attention to traffic signals and devices in the area to protect workers and road users. They also recommended using the Waze app to check traffic conditions and evaluate alternate routes during the construction period.
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Project details
The lane closures form part of a bridge replacement project at kilometer 3.0 of Avenida Roosevelt with a total investment of $150,656,471.92, according to the DTOP and ACT statements carried by both outlets. No further details on project timelines beyond Friday's work were provided in the announcements.
Where the sources differ
Both Telemundo Puerto Rico and Metro Puerto Rico reported the exact same details on the Friday lane closure times, affected location, alternate routes, project cost of $150,656,471.92 and safety recommendations. The two articles are nearly identical in content and wording, with no conflicting information between them.
What the reports do not say
The reports do not specify how many total lanes the avenue has, whether the closure affects one direction or both, the current status or expected completion date of the overall bridge replacement project, or any contingency plans if weather or other issues affect the Friday schedule.
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 Cerrarán dos carriles de la avenida Roosevelt este viernes
- Reporting Cerrarán dos carriles de la avenida Roosevelt este viernes
- Reporting Anuncian cierre de carriles en la avenida Roosevelt por construcción
How we checked this
Telemundo Puerto Rico and Metro Puerto Rico both published the joint announcement from the DTOP and ACT on Thursday. All details including the exact closure hours, detours and project cost rest on the agencies' single coordinated statement.
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.