The Ministerio de Comunicaciones, the Guatemalan government ministry responsible for public infrastructure and communications, announced a series of interventions aimed at improving road safety and infrastructure durability through posts on its official Twitter account on November 5, 2025.
In one post, the ministry stated: " En el km 11.6 se realizará una intervención preventiva para proteger 525 m² adicionales. Más detalles: https://t.co/xId2lkM1Ja #COVIAL #CIV #SeguridadVial #Prevención #Guatemala #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/mLLd8do5K4" (November 5, 2025). This intervention is part of ongoing efforts to prevent landslides and maintain secure transit corridors in Guatemala.
Another tweet highlighted work between Avenida Hincapié and Boca del Monte. The ministry wrote: " Entre la Avenida Hincapié y Boca del Monte, @COVIAL_CIV trabaja para proteger la montaña y prevenir nuevos derrumbes. En el km 11.5 se estabilizan 1,400 m² de talud con electromalla, anclajes y concreto de alta resistencia. https://t.co/1481ttodMv" (November 5, 2025). These stabilization measures are designed to reinforce vulnerable slopes using advanced materials such as electromesh and high-strength concrete.
Additionally, progress was reported on another major route. According to the ministry: " La ruta entre Pueblo Nuevo Viñas y Barberena está cambiando para bien. Se concluyó la aplicación de la primera capa de asfalto en los 4.6 km del tramo, lo que nos acerca a una carretera más segura y duradera para todos. : https://t.co/oGym21LhOy #ElPuebloDignoEsPrimero https://t.co/CUioehbWic" (November 5, 2025). The completion of the first asphalt layer marks significant progress toward safer and longer-lasting roads for residents in the region.
These announcements reflect broader initiatives by the Ministerio de Comunicaciones to address infrastructure challenges posed by Guatemala’s mountainous terrain and frequent weather-related disruptions. The use of technologies like electromesh anchoring systems and high-strength concrete forms part of national strategies to reduce risks from landslides and improve transportation safety for citizens.
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