The opening of a new road link in Nicaragua will reduce journey times between capital Managua and El Guasaule, which lies on the border with Honduras. The road connects La Paz Centro, Malpaisillo and Villa 15 de Julio. Heavy vehicles previously had to take a more circuitous route that was also longer, so the new road will help cut transport costs. Funding for the project was provided by the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB).
This new road is one of a series of projects Nicaragua’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MTI) is planning for 2016. In all plans are in hand for an additional 215km of road links to be constructed, with the work expected to cost in excess of US$194 million.
This new road is one of a series of projects Nicaragua’s Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MTI) is planning for 2016. In all plans are in hand for an additional 215km of road links to be constructed, with the work expected to cost in excess of US$194 million.
