Honduras Infrastructure Road Program
The Honduras Resilient Road Program is a $606.9 million national infrastructure initiative led by the Government of Honduras through the Secretariat of Infrastructure and Transportation (SIT). Financing was approved by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) in June 2023, with the first disbursement made in early 2024. As of 2025, the program is in its active implementation phase, focusing on the construction, upgrading, and supervision of approximately 308 kilometers of strategic road corridors within the primary road network. Priority projects include the Danlí-Trojes Highway, the Ojo de Agua-Cantarranas road, key segments of the Honduras Tourism Corridor linking La Barca, El Progreso, Tela, and La Ceiba, and the El Progreso City Bypass, along with ongoing studies and designs for the Santa Rosa de Copán-Cucuyagua route and the Chamelecón-Naco Bypass. These corridors are located in areas of high economic and logistical importance, with program execution extending through 2026.
Objectives and Benefits
The program continues to advance key economic and social objectives aligned with Honduras’s national development priorities:
Strengthened Competitiveness: Ongoing road improvements are enhancing cargo and passenger transport efficiency, reducing travel times, and lowering logistics and transportation costs.
Tourism Development: Improved connectivity along tourism corridors is supporting increased visitor flows and strengthening local tourism-related businesses.
Job Creation: Construction activities and associated services are generating employment opportunities at both local and national levels.
Environmental Sustainability: Implementation follows national environmental regulations and multilateral bank environmental and social standards, supported by approved environmental and social management plans and mitigation measures.
Regional Integration: Upgraded road networks are improving connectivity with neighboring Nicaragua, facilitating cross-border trade and regional economic integration.
Economic and Social Impact:
By 2025, the program is contributing to economic activity in productive regions characterized by agriculture (corn, coffee, tobacco), livestock, forestry, fishing, and commerce. Improved road infrastructure is enhancing the movement of goods and services, strengthening supply chains, and supporting greater territorial integration at the local, national, and regional levels.
Key Opportunities:
Infrastructure Execution: Continued demand for construction, engineering, supervision, and project management services.
Supply and Equipment: Opportunities for suppliers of construction materials, heavy equipment, and specialized technologies.
Tourism and Logistics: Improved corridors are supporting growth in tourism, transport, and logistics-related services.
Regional Trade: Enhanced connectivity is reinforcing trade flows with Nicaragua and key domestic markets.
Potential Risks and Mitigation Strategies:
Environmental Impact: Ongoing environmental management and reforestation measures remain essential to minimize ecological risks.
Social Impact: Continued community engagement and compliance with resettlement and compensation frameworks are critical for social sustainability.
Implementation Challenges: Effective coordination, contract management, and oversight are required to maintain execution schedules and control costs.
Implementation Status:
As of 2025, construction and related works are underway or advancing across multiple corridors, with funding fully secured and program execution continuing through 2026.
Conclusion
The Honduras Resilient Road Program remains a flagship infrastructure initiative supporting economic growth, transportation efficiency, and regional integration. With 2025 marking a critical execution year, the program presents sustained commercial opportunities for international and U.S. companies involved in construction, engineering, infrastructure services, and resilient transport solutions.
U.S. companies interested in commercial opportunities related to this program are encouraged to contact Jose.Villeda@trade.gov for further information.