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National Route 609 (Costa Rica)
National Tertiary Route 609, or just Route 609 (Spanish: Ruta Nacional Terciaria 609, or Ruta 609) is a National Road Route of Costa Rica, located in the Puntarenas province.[1] It is the road between Route 318 in Vasconia, Parrita and Route 34 in Playón Sur, also in Parrita, in the Puntarenas province of Costa Rica.
National Tertiary Route 609 | |
|---|---|
| Ruta nacional terciaria 609 | |
| Route information | |
| Maintained by Ministry of Public Works and Transport | |
| Length | 13.870 km (8.618 mi) |
| Major junctions | |
| North end | Route 318 (Vasconia) |
| South end | Route 34 (Playón Sur) |
| Location | |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| Highway system | |
Description edit
In Puntarenas province the route covers Parrita canton (Parrita district).
History edit
This road allows the farmers of papaya, watermelon, rice and African oil palm to export their products. An asphalt paving project for 14 kilometers started in October 2019[2] and finished in May 2020 at a cost of CRC ₡ 945 million.[3]
References edit
- ^ "GeoPortal". Ministerio de Obras Públicas y Transporte de Costa Rica. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
- ^ Mora, Carlos (18 October 2019). "¢955 millones mejorarán ruta entre Playón Sur y Vasconia en Parrita". crhoy.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ Rojas, Pablo (4 May 2020). "Inversión de ₡945 millones remoza 14 kilómetros en vía de Parrita". crhoy.com. Retrieved 4 May 2020.