The Public Works and Transport Ministry (MOPT) is reminding drivers to follow the rules of the road when traveling this weekend.
In March, Costa Rica has lifted its weekend daytime driving restrictions, in addition to suspending national weekday restrictions. That may lead to more traffic and more accidents, MOPT says.
In February, Costa Rica reported 35 road deaths. It marked the third-highest total since the coronavirus pandemic began despite the month having just 28 days and was the deadliest February since 2016.
“We are very concerned about these figures, because from where they are analyzed, they show very negative trends,” said German Marín Sandí, Director of the Traffic Police.
It will soon be easier to reach downtown Puntarenas after a series of infrastructure improvements along La Angostura.
“Good news to start the week! This is how the passage through La Angostura in Puntarenas will look like in a year,” President Carlos Alvarado shared on his social media pages. “Thanks to an investment of $6.6 million, the long-awaited expansion from two to four lanes will begin in a few days.”
Along with the road expansion, the upgrades will include new bike paths, sidewalks and a promenade.
“I made this commitment in 2018 because we are very clear that by expanding access to the central canton [of Puntarenas], tourism activity will be boosted,” Alvarado said. “As a result, the regional economy will be strengthened and the quality of life of the people of Puntarenas will be substantially improved.”