A report in Diario Libre states that despite severe delays, the highway that runs from the airport to the capital will be ready in time for the Pan American games, which will start on 1 August, according to the Ministry of Public Works (SEOPC). Works on the highway began in February 2001 ? 8 months after the current government came to power. So far, however, the project has been carried out at turtle?s pace, creating major inconveniences for users of the important highway. Work is expected to be accelerated now that only two months are to go for the opening of the Pan Am Games. The project holds a price tag in excess of RD$1 billion, much of which was derived from sovereign bonds.