Papa Francisco Bridge Opened Despite Cracks, Report Finds

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 23, 2026 · Originally reported July 23, 2026 by El Heraldo

An investigation finds that Tegucigalpa's Papa Francisco overpass, valued at 498 million lempiras (about $20 million), cracked under its own weight before opening in November 2025, with the fissures widening quickly after completion; the mayor has halted traffic pending a forensic review.