Emergency commission officials have authorized spending 200 million colons, some $387,000, to build a new bridge at La Anita de Orosi. The old bridge has been damaged by constant mud flows.

Because the bridge cannot be used, several communities have been isolated. The new bridge will be of concrete and 20 meters (some 65 feet) in length.

The project will benefit the communities of Jucó, La Anita, Palomo, Río Macho, Cachí, Orosi y Tapantí, said the Comisión Nacional de Prevención de Riesgos y Atención de Emergencias.

The new bridge will be higher to permit the passage of mud flows underneath. Such flows are a continual threat in the area during the rainy months.

While the new bridge is being constructed, the old one will be demolished and a temporary bridge installed.

Orosi is south and east of Cartago in mountainous terrain.