Complex Colombia capital contract considered

A complex construction contract is being considered for Colombia’s capital, Bogota. Work is expected to commence for the Avenida Longitudinal de Occidente (ALO) south road project in 2019. This 24km dual carriageway link will be complex to construct as it will feature 46 bridges, as well as two intersections. Construction work is expected to cost in the region of US$336 million. The work will be carried out in two sections, with a 14.4km link from the Bogota River to the Muna Intersection. However the feasi
December 20, 2017 Read time: 1 min

A complex construction contract is being considered for Colombia’s capital, Bogota. Work is expected to commence for the Avenida Longitudinal de Occidente (ALO) south road project in 2019. This 24km dual carriageway link will be complex to construct as it will feature 46 bridges, as well as two intersections. Construction work is expected to cost in the region of US$336 million. The work will be carried out in two sections, with a 14.4km link from the Bogota River to the Muna Intersection. However the feasibility study for the project will have tobe approved by the Ministry of Finance, the 2506 National Planning Department (DNP), the Council of State and the Council of Ministers.

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