Panama City’s Tumba Muerto-Via Israel road upgrade to end in December 2013

The US$396 million upgrade of the Tumba Muerto-Via Israel road in Panama City, including four flyovers and four tunnels to alleviate traffic jams, is expected to be completed by the end of December 2013. More than 630,000 drivers will benefit directly when section one of the scheme, costing $216 million, is inaugurated in 15 days. Section two, which is 80% complete, requires a $180 million investment and will benefit 250,000 drivers. It is expected to open at the end of October 2013. Meanwhile, minist
September 24, 2013 Read time: 1 min
The US$396 million upgrade of the Tumba Muerto-Via Israel road in Panama City, including four flyovers and four tunnels to alleviate traffic jams, is expected to be completed by the end of December 2013.

More than 630,000 drivers will benefit directly when section one of the scheme, costing $216 million, is inaugurated in 15 days. Section two, which is 80% complete, requires a $180 million investment and will benefit 250,000 drivers. It is expected to open at the end of October 2013.

Meanwhile, ministry officials have indicated that several firms, including 4914 FCC, 1305 Odebrecht and 2765 ICA, recently handed in proposals to expand the Panamericana road. The expansion involves 233km of road between Santiago de Veraguas and David (Chiriqui), divided into five phases.
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