Colombian costs climb

Major cost increases are expected for the 1,250km Autopistas de la Montana highways project in Colombia. According to local company ISA, the cost of the project will exceed the projected US$3.5 billion. However the new links are expected to offer better transport connections and boost travel speeds.
May 3, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Major cost increases are expected for the 1,250km Autopistas de la Montana highways project in Colombia. According to local company 1311 ISA, the cost of the project will exceed the projected US$3.5 billion. However the new links are expected to offer better transport connections and boost travel speeds.

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