National Route 138 (Costa Rica) Explained

Country:CRI
Type:Secondary
Route:138
Direction A:West
Direction B:East
Length Km:42.985

National Secondary Route 138, is a road between Route 4 and Route 35, contained in the north plains of the Alajuela province of Costa Rica.[1]

Description

Starting west on Route 4, the road follows a slightly northeast direction towards Route 35. It is the main access route to the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Most of the road is made of gravel, except for an asphalt segment on the west of the road.

Locations

The entire route is in Alajuela province.

History

In May 2020 the segment between Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge and Route 35, was asphalted for a total of 18.2km (11.3miles).[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GeoPortal . Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte . 20 May 2020.
  2. News: Rojas . Pablo . Reparación de vía fronteriza, con inversión de ₡210 millones, estará lista en semanas . 20 May 2020 . crhoy.com . 20 May 2020.