# Guatemala infrastructure project developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/guatemala-infrastructure-project-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-27T23:05:55.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Infrastructure development in Guatemala has seen both the completion of major projects and the restructuring of stalled ones. The Roosevelt Avenue overpass, a project connecting Zone 7 and Zone 11 in Guatemala City, was recently inaugurated. The project, which began in May 2022, experienced significant delays and a cost increase from Q44.96 million to Q53.91 million due to unforeseen underground infrastructure. As a result, the contractor, CEBCO, faces approximately Q4.3 million in fines.

In a separate development, the Ministry of Infrastructure and Housing (CIV) is initiating a new bidding process to complete the Petapa underpass at Avenida Petapa and 53rd Street. This project had previously been suspended after reaching 40.49% completion due to issues with the original contractor, CEBCO. Following a Constitutional Court ruling to reactivate the work, the CIV is structuring a new tender to finalize construction.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Infrastructure projects advance in Nicaragua and Guatemala

Infrastructure updates: Nicaragua's Nejapa underpass is slated for a December 30 opening, while Guatemala's Ministry of Infrastructure announces a new bidding process for the Petapa underpass.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-projects-advance-in-nicaragua-and-guatemala

### 2026-08-20: Guatemala inaugurates Roosevelt Avenue overpass after delays

Guatemala has inaugurated the Roosevelt Avenue overpass in Guatemala City, connecting Zones 7 and 11 after years of construction delays and a Q9 million budget increase.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-inaugurates-roosevelt-avenue-overpass-after-delays

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