Published on Wednesday, February 7, 2024

By the A.M. Costa Rica staff

The Zurquí Tunnel on Route 32, known as the Braulio Carrillo highway, which connects the provinces of San José and Limón, will reopen on Wednesday at noon, announced the Ministry of Public Transports.

According to officials, access to the subterranean tunnel route was restricted while workers cleaned the drainage system, pipes, and asphalt. They also removed tree branches and debris from the road.

This tunnel is located in the Zurquí Summit area, which is known for its winding roads and challenging terrain.

The tunnel, inaugurated in 1984, was designed to increase the highway's safety and efficiency, particularly during severe thunderstorms. It is part of a larger infrastructure project in Costa Rica to improve transportation and communication throughout the country.

The Zurquí tunnel maintenance is one of several infrastructure improvement projects developed in Costa Rica.  Recently, authorities announced that a section of the road near Juan Santamaría International Airport was closed to traffic for about three months.

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