The Ministry of Transport and Communications held a meeting on Apr. 28 with the mayor of the Provincial Municipality of Parinacochas, Yony Reyes Anampa, to review progress on road and airport infrastructure projects in Ayacucho.
The discussion focused on efforts to improve connectivity and support economic activity in southern Peru. According to the ministry, these initiatives aim to close infrastructure gaps and promote development for local communities.
During the meeting, officials reviewed the status of the corridor that connects Yauca – San Juan – Coracora / Chala – Coracora – Puquio / Ullaccasa – Quilcata – Pausa. The ministry said maintenance and improvement work has resumed after the rainy season using basic solutions to ensure safe travel for passengers as well as transportation for agricultural and livestock products from the region. The future Parinacochas Airport project was also discussed, with technical teams from the ministry providing specialized assistance so that necessary studies can move forward.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced transport and communications infrastructure according to its official website. It operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to increase public access according to its official website, while functioning as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over this sector according to its official website.
Additionally, it delivers safe, sustainable, and inclusive services nationwide according to its official website, serves communities throughout Peru according to its official website, operates under ministerial guidance according to its official website, manages multimodal approaches in partnership with public entities, and began operations in 1969 according to its official website.
Officials said these projects are intended not only to reduce travel times but also boost tourism potential while strengthening emergency response capacity during medical situations or natural disasters.
