Signing of Grant Agreement with Honduras: Support for securing smooth and safe passageway and contributing to economic revitalization in Honduras by reconstructing the Guacirope Bridge



2022.03.03
On February 28, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed a grant agreement with the Government of the Republic of Honduras in Tegucigalpa, to provide grant aid of up to 2,398 million yen for the Project for Reconstruction of Bridge on National Road No.1.
This Project is to secure smooth and safe passageway for the whole National Road No.1 and to enhance trade logistics by reconstructing the Guacirope Bridge, thereby contributing to economic revitalization in the area and whole of Honduras. The Project will contribute to the achievement of SDGs Goal 1 (No poverty), 3 (Good health and well-being), and 9 (Industry, innovation and infrastructure).
For the detailed design of the project, JICA has already signed a grant agreement to provide grant aid of up to 62 million yen in March 2021.
Details for the project are provided below.
signing ceremony
Country | The republic of Honduras |
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Project title | Project title The Project for Reconstruction of Bridge on National Road No.1 |
Planned implementation period | 59 months, including detailed design work and the bidding period |
Executing agency | Executing agency Secretary of Infrastructure and Public Service(INSEP) |
Target region, facilities | Nacaome, Valle |
Specific project details (provisional) |
①Facility construction Replacement of Guacirope Bridge (planned bridge length 160.6m, 2 lanes) and maintenance of the approach access roads ②Consulting services Detailed design work, bidding assistance, and construction supervision |
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