Cortizo inaugurated the La Concepción-Cuesta de Piedra-Volcán road


News from Panama / Friday, August 18th, 2023

President Laurentino Cortizo delivered this Friday, August 18 in the province of Chiriquí the rehabilitation and expansion of the La Concepción-Cuesta de Piedra-Volcán road, a work that cost 84.2 million dollars. 

According to the State Communication Directorate, this route will have an impact on commercial, agricultural and tourist economic activities. 

The work was inaugurated within the framework of community work tour No

According to the statement, the project contemplated the construction of 11 vehicular bridges, a 3-kilometer two-way bike path. 

In addition, it has pedestrian overpasses, bus stops, lighting, dithas, rain drains and signage. 

On the other hand, Manuel Jurado and Lorenzo Jiménez, producer and trader, respectively, of Tierras Altas, pointed out that the work benefits the