Aerostar invests $1.3 million to improve infrastructure at LMM

By THE STAR STAFF

Aerostar Puerto Rico announced Wednesday that it will invest some $1.3 million in rehabilitating the sewer system at the Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport, a project that will cause a partial closure of Baldorioty de Castro Avenue starting Saturday night.

“These improvements, at a cost of approximately $1,290,000, are part of our commitment to safety, environmental protection, and the quality of airport services,” said Jorge Hernández, president of Aerostar Puerto Rico, in a written statement. “We want to act proactively before the sewer system poses a risk to the community or our operations.”

The work involves installing internal linings in the pipes using Thermoform PVC Liner technology, which repairs cracks, leaks, and deformations without the need for excavation. According to the company, the method is odorless, non-toxic and environmentally friendly.

The work will begin this Saturday at 10 p.m. and continue until Sunday at 10 a.m. During that time, traffic in the direction from Carolina to San Juan on the Baldorioty de Castro Expressway will be partially closed at kilometer 8.2. Drivers will be diverted to the service road.

Aerostar urged travelers and residents in the area to plan their trips in advance and use alternate routes. The Department of Transportation and Public Works recommended using the Waze app to find routes that minimize delays.