The Mayor's Office of Barranquilla, the Urban Development Business of Grupo Argos, and Tecnoglass agreed to complete an important road circuit consisting of Carrera 75A, Calle 98, and Vía 40 in the northern part of the city

• The two companies and the Mayor’s Office reached an agreement that enables the completion of the road circuit as part of the plan to continue strengthening industrial, commercial, and residential development in this sector of Barranquilla.
• The new road circuit will require a joint investment amounting to COP 15,000 million, generating around 150 new jobs for its construction.
• New investments in industry, housing, and commerce are projected in the sector over the next decade.

Alejandro Char, Mayor of Barranquilla, Jorge Mario Velásquez, President of Grupo Argos, and Christian Daes, from Tecnoglass, announced an agreement for the construction of the road circuit between Vía 40, Calle 98, and Carrera 75A, as part of the 2024-2027 Development Plan.

These works will provide greater permeability to this northern sector of the city, offering a new alternative to improve mobility conditions by reducing travel times. The investment for the construction of the two new road sections by Grupo Argos’ Urban Development Business and Tecnoglass amounts to COP 15,000 million.

The new industrial, commercial, and residential developments included in the Land Management Plan (POT) for this area of Barranquilla contemplate significant investments for the next 10 years, which will strengthen the District’s revenue-collecting capacity while promoting the city as a business destination.

“We never tire of giving good news to Barranquilla. Through dialogue and joint construction, we are announcing the construction of two very important road sections to connect Vía 40 with Carrera 75A and Calle 98 in the northern road network of Barranquilla. This city is about investment, growth, development, and opportunities. Barranquilla is its people and its companies.”

Alejandro Char
Mayor of Barranquilla

“This corridor will enable new industrial, commercial, and residential developments so that Barranquilla continues advancing in its development, offering new employment opportunities and attracting investment.”

Jorge Mario Velásquez
President of Grupo Argos

The civil works will last for 12 months and will generate around 150 jobs.

“This agreement is the result of an open and constructive conversation between the Mayor’s Office of Barranquilla and two companies that share a common purpose: to continue contributing to the development and growth of the city.”

Christian Daes
Tecnoglass