25/06/2026 15:51 - Actualidad
Hipólito Yrigoyen Street, which marks the boundary between the Capital and Godoy Cruz departments (similar to boroughs in other major cities), will begin an unprecedented comprehensive renovation starting Monday, June 29. The project will renew water and sewage networks over 40 years old, while also constructing new roadways, sidewalks, and complementary infrastructure to modernize one of the most traveled routes in Greater Mendoza.
The funding comes from the Government of Mendoza, while AYSAM (Aguas y Saneamientos Mendocinos - Mendoza's Water and Sanitation Utility) will provide 100% of the supplies to optimize water and sanitation connections. The complete project will require 18 months of work and will be executed in 7 stages to minimize impact on traffic flow and local commercial activity.
Mendoza is Argentina's fourth-largest province and a world-renowned wine-producing region located at the foothills of the Andes. AYSAM is the provincial utility responsible for managing drinking water supply and wastewater treatment throughout the province, ensuring safe water access and environmental protection for over 1.7 million residents.
Work will proceed from East to West, with the first stage focusing on:
| Location | From | To | Linear Meters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brasil Street | Belgrano | San Martín | 235 meters |
| Yrigoyen Street | San Martín | Roque Sáenz Peña |
The estimated timeline for this first stage is 5 months.
During the first stage, the following will be completely closed:
San Martín Avenue is Mendoza's main commercial thoroughfare, similar to Fifth Avenue in New York or Oxford Street in London.
Option 1:
Option 2:
From: San Martín and Morón
From: Peltier Roundabout and La Pampa
To minimize disruption to residents and maintain traffic alternatives, work is organized into seven stages:
| Stage | Location | Type of Work |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brasil (Belgrano-San Martín) / Yrigoyen (San Martín-Roque Sáenz Peña) | Networks, roadways, and sidewalks |
| 2 | Yrigoyen (Roque Sáenz Peña-España) | |
| 3 | Yrigoyen (España-La Pampa) | |
| 4 | Yrigoyen (La Pampa-Iberlucea) | |
| 5 | Yrigoyen (Iberlucea-Beltrán) | |
| 6 | Iberlucea (Yrigoyen-25 de Mayo) | Collector construction |
| 7 | 25 de Mayo (Iberlucea-Pedro Pascual Segura) |
These stages will run in parallel with stages 4 and 5. They include constructing a new collector passing through a tunnel beneath the metrotranvía network (Mendoza's light rail system) to connect with Pedro Pascual Segura. Only partial roadway will be affected, without demolishing sidewalks.
The work will be executed under a scheme of mutual cooperation between AYSAM and the municipalities of Capital and Godoy Cruz. Both municipalities will organize traffic and public transportation during the works. The central objective is to consolidate a more efficient public services network, with technical capacity to meet demands for the coming decades. The Yrigoyen Street renovation will serve as a revitalization engine for this commercial and urban hub of Greater Mendoza, benefiting residents, businesses, and visitors alike.
Sources: Municipalidad de Godoy Cruz | Diario El Sol
Alfredo S. Quiroga
