The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced on Apr. 24 that Minister Aldo Prieto Barrera met with Congressman Ilich López Ureña to discuss the status of the Nueva Carretera Central project, a major road initiative aimed at improving national connectivity.
The Nueva Carretera Central is considered one of Peru’s most ambitious infrastructure projects due to its technical complexity and expected impact on transportation and competitiveness. The planned highway will stretch approximately 185 kilometers, featuring four lanes and connecting Lima with the Junín region. The goal is to link the Macrorregión Central with the coast and capital, facilitating integration across key areas.
During their meeting, both officials reviewed recent progress and discussed how this new road could support economic development by enhancing accessibility between regions. Minister Prieto Barrera said, “El ministro reafirmó el compromiso del sector de continuar impulsando acciones concretas que contribuyan a la modernización de la red vial nacional, en coordinación con el Congreso de la República y otros actores clave.” He also highlighted the need for coordinated efforts to ensure sustainable solutions that meet citizens’ needs and promote safer, more efficient transport throughout Peru.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced infrastructure according to the official website. It operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to increase public access according to the official website, while also functioning as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications according to the official website.
Since its founding in 1969, the ministry has managed multimodal approaches in partnership with other public entities according to the official website. It continues delivering safe, sustainable infrastructure services for communities nationwide under ministerial guidance according to the official website.
Prieto Barrera said strengthening collaboration among government branches is essential for advancing large-scale projects like this one.
