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Montevideo continues tree maintenance plan on major avenues
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Montevideo continues tree maintenance plan on major avenues

From El País · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement New plan
  • Montevideo's Intendencia will continue its tree pruning and removal plan starting August 17, 2026.
  • The plan aims to maintain 632 trees throughout the year, focusing on Avenida 18 de Julio and other major avenues.
  • Work will occur during early morning hours to minimize traffic disruption, with drivers advised to exercise caution.

The Intendencia de Montevideo (IMM) announced it will resume its tree pruning and removal plan on August 17, 2026. This initiative targets maintenance and conservation of the city's arboreal heritage, with a goal of addressing 632 trees in 2026.

The plan will progressively cover five main avenues. Avenida 18 de Julio will see 110 trees pruned or removed. Bulevar España's section between Luis de la Torre and Pablo de María will involve 182 trees. Avenida Rivera will have 180 trees addressed between Bolivia and Barradas streets, while Avenida Italia will undergo work on 20 trees in the same stretch. Avenida Dr Carlos María Ramírez will have 140 trees assessed from La Vía to the Arroyo Pantanoso bridge.

Work on Avenida 18 de Julio will commence between 1:30 AM and 6:30 AM to avoid traffic interference. Drivers in affected areas are urged to proceed with caution and follow posted directions. The IMM has already completed similar tasks on Avenida 8 de Octubre and Avenida Agraciada, among other key city routes.

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Originally published by El País in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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