US$110 million for financing freeway in Quito

US$110 million for financing freeway in Quito

July 07, 2009
  • At CAF’s headquarters in Caracas, a US$ 110 million contract was signed in favor of the Quito Metropolitan District for financing the Gualo-Puembo Freeway in Ecuador.
  • This expressway is a fundamental part of Quito’s Northeastern Road Network and will also serve as an access road to the new airport currently under construction.

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