The construction of the interchange at La Cabima, in Panama Norte, is practically finished. The project has reached 99.4% completion, with only minor details remaining before it becomes fully operational. During an inspection at the site, authorities from the Ministry of Public Works (MOP) and local representatives reviewed what still needs to be fine-tuned. The main delay is in the relocation of telephone and power cables and poles, a crucial step to clear the area and allow for normal traffic flow. The project will benefit over 21,000 residents of Panama Norte, an area hit by daily traffic jams and high commercial activity. The interchange aims to organize traffic and reduce travel times in one of the sector's most congested points.
As planned, by mid-February, the return ramps, sidewalks, and roundabouts should be ready. The viaduct over the Transístmica highway would also be partially opened, while the full inauguration is projected for March. The MOP confirmed that internal streets in La Cabima and one kilometer of the Transístmica, from the Montserrat neighborhood to the entrance of Ciudad Bolívar, are already 100% complete. Vehicle and pedestrian bridges at key points in the area have also been rehabilitated. This project aims to alleviate a historic congestion problem that has affected drivers and traders for years. An additional lane was added in both directions, and new sidewalks were built for pedestrians. The project has an investment of B/. 26.5 million and includes a cloverleaf-type interchange in Ciudad Bolívar, which is already operational and connects directly with the Boyd-Roosevelt road.
In addition to the interchange, authorities also inspected the progress on the expansion of the Transístmica, on the Villa Grecia–Puente Don Bosco stretch, where there are still pending issues due to the relocation of public services and informal landfills.
