National Route 224 (Costa Rica) Explained

Country:CRI
Type:Secondary
Route:224
Map Custom:yes -->
Direction A:NORTH/SOUTH/EAST/WEST?
Direction B:NORTH/SOUTH/EAST/WEST?
Terminus B:-->
Provinces:Cartago
Length Km:31.580
Length Round:2
Previous Type:RNS
Previous Route:223
Next Type:RNS
Next Route:225

National Secondary Route 224, or just Route 224 (Spanish; Castilian: Ruta Nacional Secundaria 224, or Spanish; Castilian: Ruta 224) is a National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Cartago province.[1]

Description

In Cartago province the route covers Paraíso canton (Paraíso, Santiago, Orosi, Cachí, Birrisito districts).

History

On 25 August 2020, the bridge across the dam of Lake Cachí, showed signs of structural instability, with a crack and swing motion when joining the road on the west end (9.8403°N -83.805°W), after which it was closed.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GeoPortal . Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte de Costa Rica . 30 May 2020.
  2. News: Cierran puente en Cachí para valorar estructura . 26 August 2020.