Paraguay’s Ministry of Public Works (MOPC) began the final paving work on Mariscal López Avenue in San Lorenzo. The construction was done between Calle Cerro Porteño and Madame Lynch Avenue. This work marks the beginning of the final phase of improvements to this busy thoroughfare.
The project, which began earlier in 2025, has covered 6.3 km of improvements to Mariscal López Avenue. The work was between Madame Lynch and the Yberá intersection in San Lorenzo. The final phase of the work will be carried out on one lane while the other lane will be open to two-way traffic.
600,000 vehicles daily
The MOPC urges drivers to plan their trips in advance, respect the signage in the area, and drive with caution in the construction zone. Public cooperation is key to ensuring the safe and efficient completion of the road improvement work. The investment to rehabilitate Mariscal López Avenue totalled 54,087 billion guaraníes.
The aim is to improve traffic conditions for residents of Asunción, Fernando de la Mora, and San Lorenzo. It is estimated that 600,000 vehicles enter the capital daily via this avenue.
Past year’s paving improvements
The comprehensive makeover of Mariscal López Avenue began with the crucial task of laying new asphalt paving along a significant stretch of the road. The Ministry of Public Works and Communications executed this phase to replace the old, deteriorated surface. This work resulted in temporary traffic diversions throughout the area. Once the extensive resurfacing was successfully completed, the iconic avenue officially reopened to traffic.
This major development alleviated significant traffic congestion, as the upgraded thoroughfare now boasted new asphalt and improved road markings. Following the completion of the resurfacing, the project swiftly shifted focus to safety.
The Municipality of Asunción, in coordination with the MOPC, then commenced the construction of new speed bumps along key sections of the refurbished avenue. These new measures were implemented specifically to regulate vehicle speeds, and enhance pedestrian safety in high-traffic and residential zones.
