Key new highway connections for Chile

In Chile the authorities are working on plans to improve transport links between capital Santiago and the nearby port of Valparaiso. The Chilean Ministry of Public Works intends to widen the existing Route 68, the main road connecting the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The project will increase the road's capacity by at least 30%. Spanish contractor Abertis will work on the expansion, which includes includes the construction of a third tunnel in Lo Prado. The tunnel should improve traffic flow around
October 1, 2012 Read time: 1 min
In Chile the authorities are working on plans to improve transport links between capital Santiago and the nearby port of Valparaiso. The Chilean Ministry of Public Works intends to widen the existing Route 68, the main road connecting the Metropolitan and Valparaiso regions. The project will increase the road's capacity by at least 30%. Spanish contractor 5729 Abertis will work on the expansion, which includes includes the construction of a third tunnel in Lo Prado. The tunnel should improve traffic flow around Santiago. The work also includes construction of a third lane spanning 12km each way between Americo Vespucio and Lo Prado. The work is expected to cost some US$365 million to carry out but should help with Santiago’s congestion issues

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