The figure of roads in good condition rose from 38 to 48 percent of the total. However, the number of miles in poor condition increased by 71 percent.

MOPT: Half of San José’s traffic lights will be solar-powered by year’s end

L. Arias - June 22, 2017

MOPT seeks to replace all traffic lights in the Greater Metropolitan Area with solar-powered systems by 2022.

Public Works and Transport Minister Carlos Villalta resigns his post amid domestic violence complaint

L. Arias - June 12, 2017

President Luis Guillermo Solís also reported that MOPT Vice Minister Guiselle Alfaro had also handed him her resignation earlier on Monday, arguing personal reasons.

President Solís pledges to repair road to Monteverde by next year

L. Arias - June 12, 2017

The 17.5-kilometer stretch of Route 606 between Guacimal and Santa Elena, Monteverde is slated for completion in September 2018.

Repairs to sewers will close roads in downtown San José

L. Arias - March 30, 2017

Repair projects in the capital's sewers will begin Monday and will extend for five months, the AyA reported.

La Platina bridge will partially reopen next week

L. Arias - March 15, 2017

Public Works and Transport Minister Carlos Villalta said he expects the bridge to be completed, with its six lanes fully operational, by April 30.

Construction to begin soon to curb heavy traffic on Circunvalación beltway

L. Arias - September 8, 2016

A survey released in August found that commuters in the Central Valley spent an average of 99 minutes daily fighting traffic between home and work or school.

President Solís demands explanation for spike in traffic jams

L. Arias - June 15, 2016

President Luis Guillermo Solís is asking the legislature to let him hire more than 1,000 new traffic officers, among other measures the government is pursuing in hopes of alleviating traffic.

Costa Rica could have to pay compensation for failed oil refinery project

The Tico Times - April 21, 2016

RECOPE Legal Affairs Director Mayid Brenes said he hoped the "good faith" agreement between China and Costa Rica would prevent any problems.

Government pledges to speed up construction of San Carlos highway

L. Arias - December 10, 2015

Residents and entrepreneurs from Costa Rica’s northern zone on Wednesday met with President Luis Guillermo Solís and asked him to move faster with the project to build a new road to San Carlos, a project they have been waiting for more than 40 years.

Public Works minister defends government’s progress on infrastructure projects

L. Arias - November 20, 2015

Legislators put Public Works and Transport Minister Carlos Segnini in the hot seat this week, forcing him to defend the government's slow progress on promised highway projects.

Costa Rica’s capital to have solar energy powered traffic lights

L. Arias - September 25, 2015

Officials from the Public Works and Transport Ministry hope the new solar-powered traffic lights will help prevent accidents and traffic jams in San José.