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San José -
Caldera Highway Gets Green Light For
Completion
The Tribunal Ambiental Administrativo gave
the Autopistas de Sol the green light
yesterday to continue work on the San José -
Caldera highway.
Work on the section between Santa Ana and
Orotina of the highway, which links San José
to the port town of Caldera, Puntarenas, was
stopped last month after environmental
concerns, specifically in the area known as
Barva, were denounced against the
contractor.
Environmental officials have been
investigating the complaints since as the
highway work affects some 20 rivers and
creeks and has local residents up in arms.
The Tribunal, although it will allow the
workd to continue, will ensure that
environmental officials keep a close eye on
the situation.
The San José - Caldera highway has been in
the planning and construction stage for
almost 30 years. It wasn't until two years
ago that the Autopistas del Sol, a Spanish
consortium, was given the concession
to complete the construction of the highway
and charge tolls to recover its investment.
The section between San José (the east end
of the Sabana park) and Piedades de Santa
Ana (although it is referred to as Cuidad
Colón) and the section between Orotina and
Caldera have been completed.
What remains is the middle section that
should be completed by mid 2010.
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