Santa Cruz de la Sierra, November 13, 2018. - FONPLATA’s Executive Board of Directors approved today the 37,214,064-dollar Project Ruta Provincial N°13 (Provincial Road No. 13) to boost the regional integration and economic development in the northern Argentine Province of El Chaco.

The project, which amounts to 45,751,815 dollars and which will have a local contribution of 8,537,751 dollars, aims at enhancing regional connectivity and road trafficability in the province.

It will also ensure connectivity between the communities of Colonia Baranda and Cote Lai through RN No. 11 and the permanent circulation regardless of the weather conditions.

Likewise, the works will improve road safety and comfort, as well as ease access to healthcare, education, cultural and leisure activities in the communities involved.