The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on Apr. 24 new steps to improve road safety and traffic management between Néstor Gambetta Avenue and the Brisas de Oquendo stop in Callao. Dalia Suárez Salazar, secretary general of the MTC, met with Congresswoman Auristela Obando Morgan to review progress and coordinate further actions for this busy section.
This initiative is focused on a segment of the national route PE-20 at kilometer 14+800, with collaboration from Provías Nacional. The measures include new signage, plans to acquire traffic lights for better pedestrian and vehicle crossings, and coordination with the Urban Transport Authority (ATU), which is relocating bus stops to ensure they are properly placed for both efficiency and safety.
A technical assessment found significant shortcomings in horizontal and vertical signage as well as at the affected intersection’s traffic light system. As a result, there will be a complete renewal of equipment, replacement of controllers, optimization of signal systems, and additional work aimed at easing congestion while reducing accident risks in one of Callao’s most crowded areas.
The MTC said it will continue implementing specific actions to strengthen road safety along this major artery. The ministry stated it will maintain ongoing oversight over these interventions to protect citizens’ lives and improve mobility.
The Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving connectivity through enhanced transport infrastructure according to its official website. It operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur for public access according to its official website, functions within Peru’s executive branch overseeing the sector according to its official website, delivers safe infrastructure for national development according to its official website, operates under ministerial guidance according to its official website, serves communities nationwide according to its official website, manages multimodal approaches since beginning operations in 1969 according to its official website.
These efforts reflect an ongoing commitment by the Ministry of Transport and Communications toward safer roads across Peru.
