The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on April 24 that it is moving forward with road infrastructure projects to benefit the Mancomunidad Municipal del Norvraem, which consists of 13 jurisdictions. The announcement came after a meeting between MTC officials, including Minister Aldo Prieto, and local mayors and representatives from native communities.
These initiatives are important because they address recent damage to transportation routes caused by climate emergencies and support long-term development in the region. Improved connectivity is expected to help communities in the Norvraem area participate more fully in national economic growth.
During the meeting, Prieto said that three road sections declared under emergency status are being addressed with a budget exceeding 16 million soles. These include two critical stretches on the Puerto Ocopa – Atalaya route and one section on the Tzomaveni – Mangal route. Additional funding is being arranged for five more road segments along corridors such as Puerto Villa – Alto Anapati and Concepción–Comas–Satipo.
Plans for major infrastructure were also discussed, including progress toward building Pangoa Airport in Satipo province and constructing the Asháninka Nation Bridge. The ministry described this bridge as strategic for regional integration since it will enable safer transport of goods and people among Junín, Huancavelica, Ayacucho, Apurímac, and Cusco regions.
“Our institutional priority is that every sol invested translates into a direct and tangible benefit for citizens. Physical as well as digital connectivity is what will allow Norvraem communities to be fully integrated into national economic development,” said Prieto.
The Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced transport infrastructure according to its official website. It operates service centers like MAC Lima Este to improve public access according to its official website and functions as part of Peru’s executive branch overseeing transport policy according to its official website. Its mission includes delivering safe, sustainable services for national integration according to its official website, guided by its minister according to its official website while serving communities across Peru according to its official website. The ministry began operations in 1969 with an approach focused on multimodal connectivity through partnerships with other public entities according to its official website.
Prieto reaffirmed MTC’s commitment “to continue these works while ensuring transparency at every stage of each project,” adding that priority will be given “to timely assistance for vulnerable populations” alongside strengthening Peru’s National Road Network.
