This initiative arises in response to the need for safe mobility in the region, following last year's incident where two students lost their lives while trying to cross bodies of water. According to Minister Andrade, planning establishes that between July and August 2026, the first 50 of the total number of woven bridges will be completed. The Ministers of Public Works and Government inspected the construction of the first structures in Cascabel, as part of the plan to deliver 50 bridges in August 2026. Regarding the direct contracting method due to urgency, the minister stated that it was based on technical reports that warned of the immediate need for the structures, selecting for this purpose companies authorized to bid with the State. The '100 Woven Bridges' program, announced by President José Raúl Mulino in December 2025, aims to ensure that children and young people can attend their educational centers without risking their lives. For the second phase of the program, most of the structures will be concentrated in the district of Kankintú. Andrade clarified that the value of the woven bridges is determined by the linear meter and the complexity of the terrain, refuting generic estimates that place the cost between $100,000 and $150,000. The minister emphasized that a 150-meter structure involves a higher investment than a 40-meter one, and that the Ministry of Public Works uses as a reference the values established by the Comptroller General's Office. The investment for the first phase of 50 bridges amounts to 18 million dollars, while the second phase will require an additional 20 million dollars. Minister Andrade committed to returning in May to follow up on the solutions proposed for this educational community.
