The Ministry of Transport and Communications responded on April 28 to a road emergency on route PE-14 A, section Copuma–Huacaybamba, in Aray, Huánuco. The incident was caused by heavy rains that led to erosion and loss of the road platform.
The ministry said the intervention was carried out with support from local authorities to address the critical point and restore traffic flow on this important route for residents. Heavy machinery was used to fill with rocks, improve water drainage, and stabilize the ground. This action will allow restricted transit while technical evaluations continue for additional work.
According to the ministry, more than 22,000 people benefit from this route. It is considered essential for transporting agricultural products, supplying food, and accessing basic services in the area.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced transport and communications infrastructure according to the official website. The organization operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur to enhance public access according to the official website. It functions as part of Peru’s executive branch with authority over transport and communications according to the official website.
The ministry delivers safe, sustainable, and inclusive infrastructure services that promote national integration according to the official website, under ministerial guidance according to the official website, serving communities throughout Peru according to the official website. The agency manages multimodal connectivity projects through partnerships with public entities since beginning operations in 1969 according to the official website.
In its statement about ongoing actions after this emergency response in Huánuco, “the MTC deploys immediate actions to restore traffic flow and ensure safe roads nationwide.”
