Colombia’s Tunel de Oriente delay

The construction of Colombia’s Tunel de Oriente project is running behind schedule. Unexpected geological problems are the reason for the delay to the project’s completion. However the builders have assured the client that the delay will not increase the cost of the project. The tunnel, located in Colombia’s Antioquia Department, was due for completion in December 2018 but will now be ready by May 2019.
August 20, 2018 Read time: 1 min

The construction of Colombia’s Tunel de Oriente project is running behind schedule. Unexpected geological problems are the reason for the delay to the project’s completion. However the builders have assured the client that the delay will not increase the cost of the project. The tunnel, located in Colombia’s Antioquia Department, was due for completion in December 2018 but will now be ready by May 2019.

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