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Mendoza City Reopens Revamped Sarmiento Avenue After Six-Month Overhaul

The upgrade aims to cement the corridor as a flagship dining‑tourism draw.

Overview

  • Mayor Ulpiano Suarez led a public reinauguration featuring the municipal orchestra, DJs, artisan stalls and venue promotions to relaunch the corridor.
  • The three-block stretch between Belgrano and Chile now prioritizes pedestrians with widened, level surfaces, removal of bus stops and reduced vehicle flow.
  • Works included 3,950 m² of new sidewalks with tactile guides, interlocking pavement, full renewal of water collectors and household connections with Aysam, LED lighting and new street furniture.
  • Parking now offers 55 spaces with sensors tied to the city’s digital paid system, along with bollards, bike racks, tree maintenance and added plantings.
  • Municipal investment was reported as ARS 1.120 billion in some releases and as more than ARS 1.2 billion in others, while businesses cited revenue hits during construction and received tax relief, with a new Astor Club bar expected to open in February.