Tender Announced for Fourth Bridge Over Canal

During the inauguration of the excavations for the Metro, president Ricardo Martinelli announced the upcoming tender for the construction of a fourth bridge over the Panama Canal, a necessary step to enable the demolition of the Bridge of the Americas.

According to an article in Panamamerica.com.pa, "Early studies show that it will be an eight-lane bridge, and also includes the basis for a third subway line. The Panama Canal Authority budgeted $20 million for design studies. The process was streamlined parallel to the maintenance work on the Bridge of the Americas. "

Source: Panamaamerica.com.pa

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