New ocean-ocean highway link proposed for Nicaragua

A major highway project in Nicaragua is coming closer to fruition. The new link would cross the country, connecting its Caribbean and Pacific Ocean coasts. The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has been called upon to approve a US$150 million loan at the end of October 2014 to part finance the scheme. Meanwhile funds worth $39 million have already been approved for the Rio Blanco-Mulukuku section of this road, which has been put out to tender. The $150 million CABEI loan would be put to
October 7, 2014 Read time: 1 min
A major highway project in Nicaragua is coming closer to fruition. The new link would cross the country, connecting its Caribbean and Pacific Ocean coasts. The 863 Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has been called upon to approve a US$150 million loan at the end of October 2014 to part finance the scheme. Meanwhile funds worth $39 million have already been approved for the Rio Blanco-Mulukuku section of this road, which has been put out to tender. The $150 million CABEI loan would be put towards the Mulukuku-Siuna, Siuna-Rosita and Rosita-Puerto Cabezas road sections. The Nicaraguan Government and other organisations plan to inject funds into the project, which will be for a highway of over 200km.
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