by Bret G. Dudl

The nation’s highway agency says it has invested $30 million and erected eight bridges to make an all-weather road of the 33-km (20.5-mile) stretch between Rincón south to Puerto Jiménez.

This is Ruta 245 that runs along the east side of the Osa Peninsula.

The Consejo Nacional de Vialidad said the improved highway will be good for tourism because motorists can use it to reach roads that go to Parque Nacional Corcovado.  The highway, which was finished earlier this year was not passable in wet weather. Those who traveled it also complained of numerous potholes and ruts.