Mayor Halts Pope Francis Bridge Repairs, Orders New Study

Published on Honduras Daily · Jul 25, 2026 · Originally reported July 24, 2026 by El Heraldo

Tegucigalpa Mayor Juan Diego Zelaya has suspended repairs on the Pope Francis Bridge and ordered a fifth independent technical assessment, saying private contractors—not public funds—will pay to fix design flaws and structural damage found since the bridge opened in November 2025.

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Also reported by: Radio Cadena Voces (RCV), Radio América Honduras

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