These are the reasons why the Carretera Norte overpass has not been inaugurated, an insignia project of the dictatorship
Daniel Ortega's fragile health, firstly, and the damage caused by recent rains on the Oriental canal construction, are causing the overpass inauguration to be postponed until further notice.
TL;DR
- The inauguration of the Carretera Norte overpass in Managua has been postponed up to three times in the last two months.
- Key reasons for the delay include the fragile health of dictator Daniel Ortega and the extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains to the Oriental canal.
- Ortega's illness in July, though not severe, prevented him from attending the initially planned inauguration.
- Heavy rainfall during the week of July 21-27 caused significant flooding and damage to the Oriental canal, which passes through the overpass project.
- Video evidence shows heavy machinery being swept away by floodwaters in the Oriental canal, highlighting the extent of the damage.
- Workers are now racing against time to repair the canal and ensure the overpass project is completed to a high standard, but the finalization depends on the ongoing work and favorable weather.