San Pedro Sula Tunnel Work Begins; Four Detours Advised

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 9, 2026 · Originally reported July 8, 2026 by La Prensa

Construction of a tunnel at Río Blanco in San Pedro Sula began Wednesday and is expected to take six months, affecting a corridor that serves more than 20,000 families and about 18,000 vehicles a day; authorities recommend four alternate routes to ease delays.

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