After several months of intense work, the historic Plaza Italia station has reopened its doors with a stunning transformation that combines technology, accessibility, and heritage rescue. According to the Argentine News Agency, the work is part of the ambitious Comprehensive Station Renovation Plan promoted by the Buenos Aires Subways (SBASE), whose main objective is to improve both the network's infrastructure and the user's experience and comfort. Plaza Italy, at the intersection of Urquiza and Entre Ríos (Line E), has reopened, while four other stations remain temporarily closed for work: Piedras, Congreso, Uruguay, and Malabia. Starting tomorrow, Tuesday, the thousands of passengers who use the Porteño Line D subway daily will find a completely renewed image. The old platform tiles were removed with extreme care, restored, and relocated to the access areas. Accessibility and comfort: New furniture was installed, signage was completely renovated, and Braille signage was incorporated on both handrails and portals. The map of the renovated stations With the reopening of Plaza Italia, there are now 16 stops upgraded under this official program. The list includes Castro Barros, Lima, Loria, Acoyte, and Río de Janeiro (Line A); Pueyrredón, Pasteur-AMIA, and Carlos Gardel (Line B); San Martín (Line C); Agüero, Bulnes, Facultad de Medicina, Scalabrini Ortiz, and Palermo (Line D); and Jujuy (Line E). Meanwhile, the repair schedule will continue at Tribunales (Line D), Medrano and Ángel Gallardo (Line B), Lavalle and Independencia (Line C), and Gral. Along with the future Line F and the incorporation of the TramBus, we are making a qualitative leap in mobility in the City, highlighted Head of Government, Jorge Macri. What changed: the detail of the work. The intervention at Plaza Italia covered the platform area, the two vestibules, and all its accesses, seeking to guarantee a smoother flow of circulation and a visually wider space. In addition, walls, vaults, and ceilings were covered with modern aluzinc plates. Solution to leaks: A double roof was constructed on the ceilings, specially designed to channel water and prevent the historical humidity of the place. Heritage rescue: A team of conservation experts was in charge of restoring eight original murals and creating four historical windows of 10 meters each. The work included: Comprehensive infrastructure: The floors were completely replaced, and a state-of-the-art LED lighting system was installed. We are making a huge investment to improve the subway's infrastructure.
