Puerto Rico reversible road lane deal

A US$174 million road project is now commencing in Puerto Rico. The work will be carried out on the route connecting the PR-30 and PR-18 and involves reworking the road so that it features two reversible lanes. The project is expected to take 24 months in all, with the work being split into five separate phases. Construction of the first section connecting PR-175 with Montehiedra is expected to cost nearly $40 million as this complex stretch will include building four bridges as well as other civils work.
August 31, 2018 Read time: 1 min

A US$174 million road project is now commencing in Puerto Rico. The work will be carried out on the route connecting the PR-30 and PR-18 and involves reworking the road so that it features two reversible lanes. The project is expected to take 24 months in all, with the work being split into five separate phases. Construction of the first section connecting PR-175 with Montehiedra is expected to cost nearly $40 million as this complex stretch will include building four bridges as well as other civils work.

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