Tegucigalpa–Santa Lucía Road Project One-Third Complete

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 3, 2026 · Originally reported August 2, 2026 by El Heraldo

The alternate highway linking Tegucigalpa and Santa Lucía is 32.9% finished, with 3.65 kilometers paved so far on the L272.6 million ($10.9 million) project, which broke ground in December 2024 and, officials say, will ease traffic for 60,000 residents and relieve congestion on the main tourist route.

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