The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a US$155 million investment to advance El Salvador’s Road Infrastructure and Urban Mobility Program – Phase II. The initiative underscores CABEI’s commitment to strengthening connectivity and competitiveness in the region.
The program will directly benefit 1.17 million residents in the San Salvador Metropolitan Area and Atiquizaya, Ahuachapán. It includes the widening of RN13W, construction of new roads, and the addition of 30.4 km of bike lanes, integrating sustainable mobility into the country’s infrastructure.
By redistributing traffic flows, the project is expected to reduce average travel time by 45.6% along key corridors, while accommodating an estimated 111,053 vehicles daily, including nearly 9,000 heavy-duty trucks. These improvements will ease congestion on the Pan-American Highway and enhance safety for users.
The initiative also incorporates smart traffic management technologies, road safety measures, and infrastructure for non-motorized transport. In addition, it will generate 250 temporary direct jobs, contributing to local economic activity during its implementation.
CABEI emphasized that this financing represents a long-term investment in territorial connectivity and well-being, reaffirming its role in supporting El Salvador’s comprehensive development. “This program is a step toward safer, faster, and more sustainable mobility,” noted officials.