A statement of the Presidency of Panama reports:

President Martinelli has given the order to proceed on construction of road underpass and renovation works at the intersection of Rio Hato Airport.

* More jobs for Panamanians will be generated
* This sector will be enhanced even further in its development as a tourist destination

The renovation of the Scarlett Martinez Airport in the province of Cocle, will become a reality, after the president, Ricardo Martinelli, through means of the Civil Aviation Authority and the Ministry of Public Works will give this Friday September -16 – the order to proceed for the project entitled "Design and Construction of Tunnel in the Panamerican Highway and Renovation of the Scarlett Martinez runway in Rio Hato ."

Source: Presidencia de Panamá

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