The Ministry of Transport and Communications announced on Apr. 22 that it is coordinating actions for the installation of four modular bridges in the province of Ayabaca, following a meeting between Minister Aldo Martín Prieto Barrera and Darwin Quinde Rivera, the provincial mayor.
The planned infrastructure aims to improve road connectivity in highland areas, facilitating access to regional markets and basic services for residents. The ministry said that work will be carried out with Provías Descentralizado and Provías Nacional to evaluate the implementation of modular bridges at Pintado (57 meters), Méjico (40 meters), Anchalay (46 meters), and La Monja (57 meters). These bridges are intended to strengthen connections between the districts of Suyo, Sícchez, and Jililí.
During discussions, officials also addressed maintenance needs for rural roads in Frías, Jililí, Paimas, and Ayabaca districts. These efforts are designed to ensure reliable transportation routes for people and agricultural products. “We work to guarantee that the necessary road infrastructure becomes a reality that transforms the daily lives of its inhabitants,” said Prieto Barrera.
The Ministry 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 enhance public access according to its official website.
The Ministry functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications regulation according to its official website. It delivers safe, sustainable, inclusive infrastructure services nationwide according to its official website, under ministerial guidance according to its official website.
Serving communities throughout Peru since 1969 according to its official website, the Ministry manages multimodal approaches through partnerships with public entities. The organization reaffirmed it will continue working with regional governments on projects aimed at reducing connectivity gaps.
