Nayib Bukele Completes Rubén Darío Urban Corridor in San Salvador

Project Overview

• 🚀 The Rubén Darío Urban Corridor project, led by the Municipal Works Department (DOM), has been completed by President Nayib Bukele.
• 📍 This 2-kilometer corridor connects the National Palace to Cuscatlán Park within the Historic Center of San Salvador.
• 🚧 The project was executed in two phases, generating over 180 direct jobs.

Infrastructure Enhancements

• ✨ Key improvements include cobblestone streets, widened sidewalks, and over 2 kilometers of bike path.
• 💡 Modern lighting was installed, featuring 200+ bollard-style lights, 18 cobra-style lights, and 400 recessed spotlights.
• 💧 Significant upgrades involved installing over 27 km of underground cabling and replacing 30 km of water and sewer pipes.

Revitalization Goals

• 🎯 The project aims to strengthen pedestrian mobility, enhance accessibility, and boost economic activity in the area.
• 🏛️ It forms a crucial part of the ongoing revitalization of San Salvador's Historic Center, an initiative started by Nayib Bukele during his mayoral term.
• 🌳 The corridor also features landscaping, street furniture, and tree planting to improve the urban environment.

Urban Experience & Future

• 🚗 The corridor is designed for a calm pace, with a recommended speed limit of 30 km/h for drivers to appreciate the surroundings.
• 👏 This transformation is seen as an emblematic achievement for the city, making the Historic Center an "incredible place to visit."
• 🔜 Future urban interventions mentioned include the upcoming opening of Simón Bolívar Park and the University Plaza.