Peru road corridor contract awarded

A contract worth US$159.3 million has been awarded for the 206km route connecting Peruvian capital Lima with Canta and Huayllay. Improving the 20A route is expected to reduce traffic on Peru’s Carretera Central highway. The project is also expected to lower the costs of transporting goods between Lima, Junín and Pasco. The 20A route passes through some very challenging terrain and currently features numerous switchbacks. Improving the route will boost safety and cut journey times for drivers. Peru has set
October 2, 2019 Read time: 1 min

A contract worth US$159.3 million has been awarded for the 206km route connecting Peruvian capital Lima with Canta and Huayllay. Improving the 20A route is expected to reduce traffic on Peru’s Carretera Central highway. The project is also expected to lower the costs of transporting goods between  Lima, Junín and Pasco. The 20A route passes through some very challenging terrain and currently features numerous switchbacks. Improving the route will boost safety and cut journey times for drivers. Peru has set out a National Infrastructure plan with transport upgrades being amongst the key priorities and the 20A improvement works form one of 52 projects included in the programme of works.

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