The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) responded on April 8 to an emergency affecting the Alpash Bridge on route PE-14A in the Áncash region, where the structure is at serious risk of collapse. The action was taken after a large landslide caused a significant rise in river levels, eroding the bridge supports and compromising its stability.
Technical staff and heavy machinery, including an excavator, were deployed to reinforce the affected area. Measures included placing rock armor along the left bank and stockpiling rocky material for further reinforcement. Traffic has been restricted at the site due to safety concerns, as there are no alternative routes available. Users have been urged to follow all safety instructions while authorities continue their assessment.
The ministry said that “the emergency continues under evaluation because water remains dammed upstream and there has been a sudden increase in river flow, keeping the area on alert.” Coordination is ongoing with specialists and Peru’s National Institute of Civil Defense (INDECI) for additional measures.
According to its official website, the Ministry of Transport and Communications functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications infrastructure nationwide. The ministry manages services such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur centers to improve public access throughout Peru.
The MTC also says it aims to deliver safe, sustainable, and inclusive infrastructure supporting national integration by enhancing connectivity through multimodal approaches since beginning operations in 1969 according to its official website. The ministry operates under ministerial guidance serving communities across Peru.
“The Ministry of Transport and Communications reaffirms its commitment to respond immediately during road emergencies, prioritizing public safety while working to restore transit as quickly as possible,” MTC officials said.
