transportation
February 25, 2026
Traffic in Managua will worsen, new overpass announced
The Nicaraguan regime has introduced an ambitious proposal to expand and modernize the road network in District V of the capital, in order to reduce daily congestion and enhance transport efficiency.
TL;DR
- A new overpass construction at KM 10.5 of Carretera a Masaya in Managua is announced.
- The project aims to expand and modernize the road network in District V, connecting Carretera a Masaya with Sabana Grande over 4.4 kilometers.
- Features include a four-lane road with a central median, a dedicated bike lane, and an advanced drainage system.
- The total investment is $33 million, with $25 million financed by a loan from the OPEC Fund for International Development.
- The construction is expected to cause significant traffic jams and detours.
- The project also includes a large roundabout and six optimized U-turns, aiming to benefit over 150,000 people.