Panama's East Pan-American Highway rehabilitation reaches 33.6% progress

Panama's East Pan-American Highway rehabilitation project is advancing steadily, reaching 33.66% physical completion. This significant infrastructure undertaking spans 246.2 kilometers, connecting Las Garzas to Yaviza, and is set to improve the lives of more than 145,000 inhabitants across Panama East and Darién.

The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) is employing advanced technologies to expedite construction and minimize environmental impact. Notably, the Rubblazing methodology is being used between Las Garzas and Cañita. This technique rehabilitates the existing road structure, transforming it into a high-capacity base for the new pavement. The MOP highlights that this method enhances the road's structural integrity, improves pavement performance, reduces environmental harm, and contributes to a more durable infrastructure.

Work is progressing simultaneously across three project sections. Section 1, from Las Garzas to Cañita, shows 10.2% completion. Section 2, between Cañita and Agua Fría, is 50.3% complete. Section 3, from Agua Fría to Yaviza, has reached 15.5% progress according to the established schedule.

Beyond modernizing a key national route, the project is a significant economic driver for nearby communities, generating employment. To date, 1,540 jobs have been created, with 1,355 (88%) filled by local workers. This has directly benefited residents in areas like Tortí, Chepo, Tanara, Santa Fe, Metetí, and Agua Fría, bolstering job opportunities and economic activity.

This highway is the first project in Panama developed under a Public-Private Partnership (APP) model. This model includes performance standards to ensure not only the road's rehabilitation but also its operation and maintenance for 15 years. The MOP aims to provide improved mobility, enhanced road safety, and quality infrastructure for all users of this vital corridor linking the capital to Darién.

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