The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on Apr. 7 that Provías Nacional, along with local mayors from the Junín region, have agreed to start urgent maintenance work on the left margin of the Central Highway (Ruta PE-3S). The decision follows a meeting led by Claudia Dávila Moscoso, director at Provías Nacional, and attended by Jauja provincial mayor Raimundo Flores Caso, Hualhuas district mayor Jonny Zárate Velásquez, and San Agustín de Cajas district mayor Carlos Zavala Oré.
The agreement is aimed at restoring road safety and transit in an area affected by weather conditions. This work is considered necessary to maintain the lifespan of the pavement for local communities that rely on this route.
According to the ministry’s statement, routine maintenance activities began on April 6. These include deep patching of the roadway and cleaning drainage ditches by specialized crews. The MTC also confirmed it is seeking additional budget allocations for periodic maintenance between Jauja and Huancayo to support recycling and restoration of asphalt layers.
The Ministry of Transport and Communications supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced infrastructure according to its official website. It delivers safe, sustainable, and inclusive transport services as part of its efforts toward national integration according to its official website.
As part of Peru’s executive branch, MTC regulates transport policy nationwide according to its official website. It manages service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur for public access according to its official website, serving communities across Peru under ministerial leadership according to its official website.
Founded in 1969, MTC has advanced connectivity through multimodal approaches in partnership with other public entities according to its official website. The latest collaboration with local authorities highlights ongoing efforts toward regional development.
