# Quito urban infrastructure and road projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/quito-urban-infrastructure-and-road-projects
> Updated: 2026-08-12T05:25:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Quito is undergoing several urban infrastructure and mobility projects. In late July, a 70-day maintenance project commenced on Avenida 12 de Octubre, stretching from Av. Cristóbal Colón to Calle Tarqui. This renovation, part of a larger 15-km road-renewal plan, involves phased closures and traffic diversions through various surrounding streets to maintain flow in neighborhoods such as La Floresta and El Dorado.

In mid-August, the municipality announced a separate USD 7 million expansion project for Amazonas Avenue. Scheduled to begin on August 14, this seven-month project aims to create a 2.21-kilometer connection to Luis Tufiño Avenue. Unlike the Avenida 12 de Octubre works, this expansion is designed to proceed without road closures, featuring new traffic lanes, a central median, sidewalks, and a paved cycle path.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-12: Latin American cities launch infrastructure and mobility projects

Municipalities in Ecuador and Guatemala are launching various infrastructure projects, including road expansions in Quito, extensive maintenance in Guayaquil, and street repairs in Guatemala City.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quito-begins-amazonas-avenue-expansion-to-connect-with-luis-tufio

### 2026-07-25: Quito's Avenida 12 de Octubre Closed for 70-Day Renovation

Quito begins a 70‑day renovation of Avenida 12 de Octubre on 27 July, affecting key neighborhoods and redirecting traffic through alternate routes and modified bus lines.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/quitos-avenida-12-de-octubre-closed-for-70-day-renovation

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