Road Access

Santa Lucía municipality in Francisco Morazán used machinery provided by the Infrastructure Ministry to clear a blocked road connecting El Pacón, a move that officials say has already benefited over 10 communities and hamlets with round-the-clock maintenance work.

A year after a landslide destroyed a bridge box serving four neighborhoods south of Tegucigalpa, the city has completed only the first phase—a temporary dual 72-inch pipe installation—while residents await paving and drainage work to restore full access.

Heavy rains over 48 hours have swollen the Guascorán River in Valle department, leaving 12 communities in Aramecina, Alianza, and Goascorán without vehicle access; authorities warn water levels may rise further and urge residents to avoid crossing.

A suspension bridge in San Francisco del Valle collapsed and killed three family members; residents say they had warned for years about its deterioration, and authorities have now approved a permanent replacement bridge.

Honduras is investing in new highway access and X-ray scanning equipment at Puerto Cortés to speed cargo handling, reduce truck wait times, and strengthen the port's competitiveness amid regional competition.