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Honduras's College of Civil Engineers confirmed that expanded polystyrene (durapax) placed in the Papa Francisco overpass in Tegucigalpa serves as temporary material in expansion joints—not part of the structure—and does not compromise safety, though the bridge remains closed pending full technical clearance.

The developer of a commercial project on Tegucigalpa's Anillo Periférico said the slope-cutting work includes hidden mitigation systems—waterproofing and specialized drainage—designed by engineers and geologists to prevent landslides, responding to citizen concerns after a recent collapse nearby.

A geotechnical report attributes the June 23 collapse of a warehouse on Tegucigalpa's ring road—which killed three people—to multiple factors including volcanic rock degradation, poor engineering decisions, water seepage, and slope instability, prompting officials to strengthen building codes and risk assessment.

A geologist is investigating the possible cause of a warehouse collapse on Tegucigalpa's peripheral ring road, while the municipal authority prepares its own technical report on the incident.

The Civil Engineers' College vice president Mario Matamoros said the collapse on Tegucigalpa's Anillo Periférico ring road requires specialized investigation to determine causes and verify whether construction permits, soil studies, and environmental licenses were obtained.