Mayor Alejandro Char announced on social media that the works to channelize the violent Street 85 creek in Barranquilla have reached their end and results are already visible. ^[1] Barranquilla Mayor Alejandro Char Chaljub inaugurated over 3 kilometers of new sidewalks on Avenue Shakira (Calle 72) on an unspecified date in 2026. ^[2] On August 10, an earthquake affected Pereira, Colombia, prompting a humanitarian response from Barranquilla. ^[3] The microtunneling method reduced carbon emissions by approximately 75% compared to open excavation, according to national and international studies. ^[4] The project utilized the microtunneling method to install 2 kilometers of reinforced plastic (GRP) pipes without stopping traffic or creating open trenches. ^[5] Mayor Alejandro Char Chaljub stated that the project's main goal is to return public space to pedestrians and make them the main protagonists of the street. ^[6] The new sidewalks on Avenue Shakira are approximately 2 to 3.5 meters wide and feature tactile paving for accessibility. ^[7] Mayor Alejandro Char of Barranquilla instructed the Risk Management Office to send additional materials for reconstruction. ^[8] The new shipment consists of 22 tons of cement and 9,000 blocks. ^[9] The sector of Street 85 between Carrera 45 and 46 is now enabled for vehicular passage, while works between Carrera 46 and 47 are advancing. ^[10] The renovation included the demolition of the central divider, installation of new public lighting, and the construction of over 3,000 square meters of longitudinal parking spaces. ^[11]