Work Begins on Rio Blanco Tunnel in San Pedro Sula

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 14, 2026 · Originally reported July 13, 2026 by La Prensa

Crews have broken ground on a L33.4 million (about $1.3 million) tunnel beneath the Rio Blanco bridge, part of San Pedro Sula's push to ease daily congestion for more than 18,000 drivers on the Armenta corridor.

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