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Binational Bridge over the Sixaola River
(Completed)

ABOUT THE PROJECT

The project consisted of the construction of a binational bridge over the Sixaola River, on the border between Costa Rica and Panama, inaugurated in 2021. The new 260-meter-long infrastructure includes two vehicular lanes, pedestrian walkways, and bicycle lanes, significantly improving connectivity between the communities of Sixaola and Guabito.

This project strengthens integration between both countries and directly benefits more than 16,000 people in a region characterized by high cultural diversity and significant socioeconomic challenges. In addition to facilitating daily transit — with more than 150,000 crossings per year — the bridge promotes trade, mobility, and new development opportunities for border communities.

UNOPS’ ROLE

Project management under a full implementation modality.

The agency was responsible for the management, administration, supervision, and execution of the project, including the study, design, and construction of the binational bridge.

SDGs TO WHICH IT CONTRIBUTES

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SIGMA Business Center, Tower B, 2nd Floor, Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica.

Tel. 506 4081-0040 ext 1111

E-mail:

costa.rica@unops.org

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