Route 10 (Uruguay)
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Route 10 is a national route
of Uruguay
. In 1983, it was assigned the name Juan Díaz de Solís, after a national hero of Uruguay.
The distance notation along Route 10 uses the same Kilometre Zero reference as Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and IB, which is the Pillar of Peace of Plaza de Cagancha
in the Centro of Montevideo
. Aguas Dulces
is at km 277 of Route 10.
There are three parts that constitute Route 10, all of them close to the coastline. Their total length amounts to about 162 kilometres (100.7 mi).
A less mentioned part starts by splitting off Ruta Interbalnearia
after the bridge of Arroyo Pando and at its junction with Route 34, in Canelones Department
. It runs for about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) and stops at the resort Marindia
.
Coordinates: 34°47′22.8"S 55°51′7"W
Another part, often mentioned as the "first", starts after the bridge over the stream Arroyo Solís Grande, splitting from the Ruta Interbalnearia, crossing the resort of Solís
and running along the coastline until Piriápolis
, where it turns into Rambla de los Argentinos and the coastal road until Playa Negra before merging again with Ruta Interbalnearia. The length of this part (until Piriápolis) is around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi).
Coordinates: 34°48′28.2"S 55°20′44"W
The longest and most important part for the tourism connects Punta del Este
with Aguas Dulces
in the northeast.. On reaching Laguna Garzón, the road is interrupted and the crossing of cars across the mouth of the lagoon happens by ferry. There is a proposition for a bridge over Laguna Garzon, but its construction is debated because of the impact it would have on the environment. The length of this part is around 140 kilometres (87 mi).
Coordinates: 34°42′17"S 54°21′16"W
National Routes of Uruguay
The National Routes of Uruguay are the most important transport routes in the country, linking all locations...
of Uruguay
Uruguay
Uruguay ,officially the Oriental Republic of Uruguay,sometimes the Eastern Republic of Uruguay; ) is a country in the southeastern part of South America. It is home to some 3.5 million people, of whom 1.8 million live in the capital Montevideo and its metropolitan area...
. In 1983, it was assigned the name Juan Díaz de Solís, after a national hero of Uruguay.
The distance notation along Route 10 uses the same Kilometre Zero reference as Routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and IB, which is the Pillar of Peace of Plaza de Cagancha
Plaza de Cagancha
Plaza de Cagancha, or Plaza Cagancha, also known as Plaza Libertad, is a square of the Uruguayan capital, Montevideo. It is located on Montevideo's main avenue, 18 de Julio Avenue, in the barrio of Centro.-History:...
in the Centro of Montevideo
Montevideo
Montevideo is the largest city, the capital, and the chief port of Uruguay. The settlement was established in 1726 by Bruno Mauricio de Zabala, as a strategic move amidst a Spanish-Portuguese dispute over the platine region, and as a counter to the Portuguese colony at Colonia del Sacramento...
. Aguas Dulces
Aguas Dulces
Aguas Dulces is a resort in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is located at the east end of Route 10 and the south end of Route 16, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, about southeast of Castillos and between the lagoons Laguna de Castillos and Laguna Negra...
is at km 277 of Route 10.
There are three parts that constitute Route 10, all of them close to the coastline. Their total length amounts to about 162 kilometres (100.7 mi).
A less mentioned part starts by splitting off Ruta Interbalnearia
Ruta Interbalnearia
Ruta Interbalnearia or Ruta Líber Seregni is a national route of Uruguay. It connects Montevideo with Punta del Este to the east along the coast. The road is approximately in length...
after the bridge of Arroyo Pando and at its junction with Route 34, in Canelones Department
Canelones Department
The Canelones Department , with an area of and 485,240 inhabitants, is located to the south of Uruguay. Its capital is Canelones.-Geography and climate:...
. It runs for about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) and stops at the resort Marindia
Marindia
Marindia is a resort of the Costa de Oro in the Canelones Department of southern Uruguay. It is located on the Ruta Interbalnearia between the resorts Salinas to its west and Fortín de Santa Rosa to its east.-Population:In 2004 it had a population of 2,586....
.
Coordinates: 34°47′22.8"S 55°51′7"W
Another part, often mentioned as the "first", starts after the bridge over the stream Arroyo Solís Grande, splitting from the Ruta Interbalnearia, crossing the resort of Solís
Solís
Solís is a resort in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is located on the coast of Río de la Plata, on Route 10 and close to its junction with Ruta Interbalnearia. To its west flows the stream Arroyo Solís Grande, which is the natural border with the Costa de Oro of Canelones...
and running along the coastline until Piriápolis
Piriápolis
Piriápolis is a city in the Maldonado Department of Uruguay. It is located on the coast of Río de la Plata, on Route 10 and its intersection with Route 37. It is about east of the national capital, Montevideo . Piriápolis is an important summer resort in the country, predating the larger and more...
, where it turns into Rambla de los Argentinos and the coastal road until Playa Negra before merging again with Ruta Interbalnearia. The length of this part (until Piriápolis) is around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi).
Coordinates: 34°48′28.2"S 55°20′44"W
The longest and most important part for the tourism connects Punta del Este
Punta del Este
Punta del Este is a resort town on the Atlantic Coast in the Maldonado Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is located on the intersection of Route 10 with Route 39, directly southeast of the department capital Maldonado and about east of Montevideo...
with Aguas Dulces
Aguas Dulces
Aguas Dulces is a resort in the Rocha Department of southeastern Uruguay. It is located at the east end of Route 10 and the south end of Route 16, on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, about southeast of Castillos and between the lagoons Laguna de Castillos and Laguna Negra...
in the northeast.. On reaching Laguna Garzón, the road is interrupted and the crossing of cars across the mouth of the lagoon happens by ferry. There is a proposition for a bridge over Laguna Garzon, but its construction is debated because of the impact it would have on the environment. The length of this part is around 140 kilometres (87 mi).
Coordinates: 34°42′17"S 54°21′16"W