The Bolivarian Government began placing 40 sheets of iron on the El Cuño bridge in Caracas
Photo: Ministry of Public Works Press
Published at: 13/11/2026 02:20 PM
As part of the actions promoted by the National Government through the Venezuela Renace Plan, crews from the Ministry of Popular Power for Public Works are making progress in the comprehensive rehabilitation of the historic El Cuño bridge, an emblematic 18th century infrastructure located in the Altagracia parish, between the corners of Caja de Agua and Cuño.
The current work focuses on the installation phase of 40 12-millimeter thick iron sheets, which will cover about 310 meters of surface intended for both vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic, thus complementing the sections that have already been repaired.
To date, the controlled demolition of 450 square meters of deteriorated concrete on the road and 240 square meters on the sidewalks has been carried out, simultaneously progressing in the removal of debris for the total clearance of the area, according to the Ministry of Public Works press.
In addition, technical teams repair a screen wall and build a new one, while carrying out a rigorous structural reinforcement process in the main column and in the expansion area.
In addition to road recovery, the intervention includes comprehensive urban improvements in the point and circle.
The staff has carried out the rehabilitation of facades and the application of paint to neighboring houses, the manufacture of new railings with iron tubes for the adjacent stairs and the construction of a drainage channel of 80 linear meters.
Additionally, 1,200 square meters of gray enamel paint have been applied to the metal structure of the bridge and weeding in its lower and perimeter areas.
This infrastructure and road communication project, of high patrimonial value for the center of the capital, will have a positive impact on the quality of life of some 3,000 families and hundreds of passers-by who travel daily through this road artery to connect with different points in downtown Caracas.
Mazo News Team