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Partial closure on Pan-American Highway for overpass installation at Burunga station
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Partial closure on Pan-American Highway for overpass installation at Burunga station

From TVN Panamá · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Partial closures are scheduled for the Pan-American Highway in Burunga, Arraiján, starting Saturday night for pedestrian overpass installation.
  • The work, which affects lanes heading towards Panama Centro, will reroute traffic to a two-way system in that section.
  • The Burunga station, part of the Line 3 Metro project, is 74% complete, with the overall elevated section at 86% completion.

The Pan-American Highway will experience partial closures in Burunga, Arraiján, starting Saturday night to facilitate the installation of the first section of a pedestrian overpass at the future Metro station. These works are expected to continue until Sunday, August 2.

The affected lanes will be those heading towards Panama Centro. Traffic in this section will be temporarily rerouted to operate in a two-way system, allowing for continued access into and out of Panama City. The installation site is located in front of Plaza Burunga.

According to Metro de Panamá, this pedestrian overpass is designed to improve accessibility for all users, particularly those with reduced mobility, enabling them to reach the train platforms safely. This is one of five pedestrian overpasses planned for the Line 3 Metro project.

The elevated section of the Line 3 Metro is currently 86% complete. The Burunga station itself has reached 74% completion. Authorities are advising drivers to take precautions due to the partial road closures and potential traffic disruptions over the weekend.

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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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