Colombian tunnel project faces further delays

The Colombian Government is looking to cancel the contract for the construction of the La Linea tunnel. This project has already been beset by an array of problems since it was first conceived and now looks set to be further delayed. Work was supposed to have been 20% complete by March 2014, however a series of delays had put the project far behind schedule and by March 2014, only 12% of the work had been carried out. In June 2014, the project was supposed to be 50% complete, but work was in fact just 14% h
September 16, 2014 Read time: 2 mins
The Colombian Government is looking to cancel the contract for the construction of the La Linea tunnel. This project has already been beset by an array of problems since it was first conceived and now looks set to be further delayed. Work was supposed to have been 20% complete by March 2014, however a series of delays had put the project far behind schedule and by March 2014, only 12% of the work had been carried out. In June 2014, the project was supposed to be 50% complete, but work was in fact just 14% had been carried out. A report by Consorcio DIS-EDL highlighted that the key objectives and deadlines for the project would not be met. The project is regarded as a priority in terms of national road infrastructure and the Colombian Government has paid 98% of the value of the contract already. The contract was due to expire in November 2014.
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