Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino inaugurated a new access ramp for the Corredor Sur highway on Thursday morning. The opening marks a critical phase in the ongoing expansion of this vital metropolitan artery, directly addressing severe traffic congestion in Panama City’s eastern sector. This new infrastructure aims to benefit more than 100,000 daily commuters.
The newly operational Ramp C is situated at the President Remón Racetrack interchange. It represents just one component of a larger four-ramp expansion project managed by the national highway authority. The overarching initiative also includes constructing new internal roadways with a U-turn loop on Paseo del Mar Avenue in Costa del Este. Officials from the Empresa Nacional de Autopistas confirmed the project remains on its established schedule.
These public works are made possible by the contributions of all Panamanians through their taxes, [Translated from Spanish] President Mulino stated during the inauguration ceremony. He urged citizens to always request fiscal receipts to help increase government revenue. That revenue funds further road, health, and education projects across the nation.
The immediate impact of this new ramp will be felt by drivers traveling between Juan Díaz, Parque Lefevre, and the bustling Costa del Este area. By providing a dedicated access point near the historic President Remón Racetrack, authorities expect to significantly reduce travel times and improve traffic flow. This area has long been a notorious bottleneck for vehicles entering and exiting the capital.
Significant Investment in Metropolitan Connectivity
Public Works Minister José Luis Andrade characterized the ramp’s opening as a concrete response to the growing mobility demands of this strategic capital zone. He emphasized the significant advances in metropolitan connectivity this project delivers. The government views such infrastructure upgrades as essential for supporting continued economic activity and residential growth in the city’s eastern corridors.
Yessica Goti, General Manager of ENA, explained that the new structure transcends mere concrete and steel. She described it as a testament to the entity’s vision for enhancing the quality of life for thousands of highway users. The total investment for this phase of the expansion has reached 25 million dollars. Goti confirmed that the concessionaire ENA Sur provided complete financing for the project without using state funds.
This infrastructure push aligns with the broader goals of the presidente mulino administration, which has prioritized tangible public works. The event follows a pattern of recent official activities, including other projects the mulino inaugura as part of his government’s agenda.
Future Project Phases Already Underway
Construction continues on the three remaining ramps outlined in the expansion plan. Workers are currently building one additional ramp at the President Remón Racetrack interchange and two more at the Costa del Este interchange. The Costa del Este segment notably includes a marine section, a complex engineering challenge.
All ongoing work is progressing according to the official timeline. Project managers anticipate these additional ramps will create a more agile, safe, and efficient circulation network. The final design will seamlessly link various eastern city sectors with the metropolitan center.
Once the full project is complete, drivers can expect a fundamentally improved transit experience. The comprehensive redesign of access points aims to eliminate the stop-and-go traffic that currently plagues peak hour commutes. This represents a major step forward in managing Panama City’s persistent traffic challenges.