Peruvian highway project moves forward

In Peru plans are moving ahead for the Via Parque Rimac road project. Contractor Linea Amarilla (Lamsac) looks set to handle the deal, which will cost US$600 million in all to construct. Some $450 million of financing will be arranged for the project. The construction work involves building a tunnel under the Rimac River as well as construction two viaducts and is expected to require three years to complete.
June 12, 2012 Read time: 1 min
In Peru plans are moving ahead for the Via Parque Rimac road project. Contractor Linea Amarilla (5893 Lamsac) looks set to handle the deal, which will cost US$600 million in all to construct. Some $450 million of financing will be arranged for the project. The construction work involves building a tunnel under the Rimac River as well as construction two viaducts and is expected to require three years to complete.

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