2024-04-08 22:41:32
Lorena Facuse proposed that the new Lo Errázuriz station be called Salvador Allende.
Lorena Facuse, mayor of Cerrilloswas part of the beginning of the works of the extension of Metro Line 6 to the west.
This 3 kilometer extension will have the new Lo Errázuriz station and its delivery deadline is the last quarter of 2027.
However, the independent community leader He proposed changing the name of the station and calling it President Salvador Allende.
“As mayor and neighbor I am proud to be part of this part of the history of our commune, of the inauguration of the works of the future Lo Errázuriz station, located here on the corner of Avenida Salvador Allende. “Perfectly, president, the station could be called President Salvador Allende,” declared Mayor Facuse at the event.
This proposal was taken with humor by President Gabriel Boric, who responded that “I am very happy that the construction of the new intermodal station ex Lo Errázuriz, Salvador Allende…”.
Metro Line 6 Extension in Cerrillos
The extension of Line 6 of the Santiago Metro to the west will benefit 90 thousand inhabitants, mainly from Cerrillos and considers an investment of 196.9 million dollars.
It is estimated that The travel time between the future Lo Errázuriz station and EFE terminal station in Melipilla will be 46 minutes, which means 61% less compared to the trip that currently takes 2 hours.