National Route 138 (Costa Rica)

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National Secondary Route 138
Ruta nacional secundaria 138
Route information
Maintained by Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Length42.985 km (26.710 mi)
Major junctions
West end Route 4
Major intersections Route 139
East end Route 35
Location
CountryCosta Rica
Highway system

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

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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

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The entire route is in Alajuela province.

Canton District km mi Destinations Notes
Upala Upala Route 4
Yolillal No major junctions
Los Chiles Los Chiles Route 35
Caño Negro Route 139

History

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

References

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  1. ^ "GeoPortal". Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte. Retrieved 20 May 2020.
  2. ^ Rojas, Pablo (20 May 2020). "Reparación de vía fronteriza, con inversión de ₡210 millones, estará lista en semanas". crhoy.com. Retrieved 20 May 2020.