Cayo Low-lying Bridge to Undergo Construction in March

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing announced today that a new bridge will soon replace the existing San Ignacio/Santa Elena low-lying bridge. In a public notice, the ministry confirmed it has signed a contract with M&M Engineering Consultants Ltd. to design and construct the new structure.

Preliminary designs show the new bridge will be made of reinforced concrete and will span 95.5 meters across nine sections. The bridge will include a single traffic lane and a dedicated pedestrian space, measuring 6 meters in width. Construction is expected to take four months starting on March 17, 2025.

The notice advised the public that during construction, the current bridge will be closed to all traffic. Drivers are advised to use the New Macal Bridge and the Hawkesworth Bridge for detours. The Hawkesworth Bridge will be open in one direction only, from San Ignacio to Santa Elena.