# Colombian infrastructure and connectivity projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-infrastructure-and-connectivity-projects
> Updated: 2026-09-02T09:08:06.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2.

Colombia is undertaking significant infrastructure developments to improve regional connectivity and environmental integration.

One major project involves the construction of the Túnel del Toyo, also known as the Túnel Guillermo Gaviria Echeverri. This 9.73-kilometer tunnel is part of a 40-kilometer corridor designed to connect the Valle de Aburrá with the Urabá region, reducing travel times between Medellín and the Caribbean coast.

Additionally, the government has launched the ‘Vía Milagro’ project, a dual-carriageway connecting Santa Marta and Barranquilla. Described as the country’s first ‘green-grey infrastructure’ project, it aims to combine road connectivity with the ecological restoration of 17,000 hectares of mangroves through hydrological reconnection between the Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta and the Caribbean Sea.

Progress on the Vía Milagro project has continued, with President Abelardo De La Espriella convening high-level meetings involving transport and environmental authorities to accelerate the execution of this corridor.

## Claims

- Ignacio Torres announced infrastructure works for 11 sports clubs in Rawson, Chubut. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Club Atlético Germinal will receive funds for a new basketball court floor. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Bigornia Club will receive funds for rugby stadium lighting and hostel expansion. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Vía Milagro project aims to recover 17,000 hectares of mangrove. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Vía Milagro will connect Barranquilla and Santa Marta with a dual carriageway. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The IPV aims to deliver 200 homes in the La Nueva Formosa neighborhood before the end of the year. (single source)
- The IPV is cross-referencing data to detect duplicate registrations and fraudulent applications. (single source)
- The IPV has extended its debt discount scheme for housing credit holders until August 31, 2027. (single source)
- Low-value debts will be automatically canceled if certain administrative criteria are met. (single source)
- President Abelardo De La Espriella met with officials to accelerate the Vía Milagro project. (single source)
- Gildo Insfrán inaugurated works in Banco Payaguá, including a health center and 4G connectivity. (single source)
- Yamil Bukele announced the first disbursement for the PRODEPORTE II program in El Salvador. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: Regional infrastructure and housing initiatives announced in Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico

Regional authorities in Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico are launching various infrastructure, housing, and sports facility projects to improve local communities and urban living standards.

36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/la-guajira-governor-announces-progress-on-francisco-el-hombre-road

### 2026-08-18: Colombia constructs record-breaking tunnel to connect Medellín and Caribbean coast

Colombia is constructing the Túnel del Toyo, a nearly 10-kilometer tunnel designed to connect Medellín with the Caribbean coast and drastically reduce travel times through the Antioquia mountains.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colombia-constructs-record-breaking-tunnel-to-connect-medelln-and-caribbean-coast

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