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Clear filtersTegucigalpa Mayor Ties Pope Francis Bridge Reopening to Safety
Mayor Juan Diego Zelaya says the city will not reopen the Pope Francis Bridge until ongoing safety studies confirm no structural risk, amid investigations into cracks and disputed construction materials.
Radio Cadena Voces (RCV)Read in EnglishLeer en EspañolPublished on Honduras Daily · Jul 27, 2026#bridge-safety#pope-francis-bridge#structural-inspectionPope Francis Bridge Designer Downplays Structural Cracks
The engineering firm that designed Tegucigalpa's Pope Francis Bridge dismissed audits alleging structural damage, characterizing the detected cracks as normal thermal contraction of concrete that pose no collapse risk, though city officials continue investigating the defects.