Engineers Defend Foam Material in Papa Francisco Bridge
Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 17, 2026 · Originally reported July 16, 2026 by TuNota (Canal 5 / TSI)
Honduras's College of Civil Engineers confirmed that the expanded polystyrene, or durapax, placed in the Papa Francisco overpass in Tegucigalpa is temporary material in the expansion joints—not part of the structure—and poses no safety risk, though the bridge stays closed pending full technical clearance.
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