The Government of Nicaragua announced on January 23 the official launch of construction on the access road to the Port of Bluefields, a strategic infrastructure project that will pave the way for the development of a future deep-water port on Nicaragua’s Caribbean coast. The new roadway will initially extend 11 kilometers, creating a direct connection between the country and key Caribbean and Atlantic maritime trade routes. 

The project, being delivered by Constructora Meco, will be executed in two phases, ultimately developing a four-lane highway built with 25-centimeter-thick hydraulic concrete pavement, designed to withstand the heavy freight traffic expected to move through the port once it becomes operational. 

Construction of the access corridor will take place across challenging terrain and includes the development of a 167-meter bridge, engineered to allow the passage of medium- and large-sized vessels. 

This specialized transport infrastructure is expected to significantly improve the efficiency of cargo movement while enabling the handling of high freight volumes, strengthening Nicaragua’s logistics competitiveness and supporting the country’s integration into regional maritime trade. 

Founded in 1977 by Ángel Américo Cerdas and his son Carlos Cerdas Araya, Constructora Meco has grown into one of the most prominent Costa Rican construction companies operating across Latin America. Today, the company delivers projects in Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Colombia, employing more than 6,500 professionals across the region.