Q COSTARICA — The Poás Volcano National Park will be temporarily closed until Sunday, due to the imminent risk of collapse of an access bridge.
The structure is located over the Quebrada Tigre ravine in Poasito de Poás, on National Route 120, the main access road to the park.
A field study by the Ministry of Public Works and Transportation determined significant damage that compromises the safety of vehicular traffic.
The preventative closure will remain in effect until Sunday, January 25, while mitigation work is carried out and a temporary solution is being developed.
A single-lane Bailey-type modular metal bridge will replace the current structure, while work continues to install a new bridge within the next four weeks.
As a temporary alternate route, the well-known “old Poás road,” a local road, that includes a section of National Route 146, passing through the area known as Freddo Fresas, provides access. However, this road is only suitable for four-wheel-drive vehicles due to its steep inclines, sharp curves, and limited width.
The detour includes a section of National Route 146, passing through the area known as Freddo Fresas.