Panama’s Cabinet approved $12 million for the second phase of footbridges in the Ngäbe Buglé comarca. The project aims to improve safer movement in one of the country’s most remote regions.
A technical inspection found no critical structural damage to the Bridge of the Americas after the April 6 tanker fire. Panama will keep the 10-ton-per-vehicle limit in place while monitoring and repairs continue.
Engineers say the Bridge of the Americas needs permanent maintenance and constant inspections because of heavy traffic, ship passage and environmental exposure. The warning underscores the bridge’s importance as a key Panama transport link.
