The Ministry of Transport and Communications (MTC) announced on Apr. 24 that it is coordinating efforts to recover transitability along the Echarati – Palma Real – Kepashiato – Kimbiri road in the province of La Convención. The announcement follows a meeting between Aldo Prieto Barrera, Minister of Transport and Communications, Alex Curi León, mayor of La Convención, and Oswaldo Torres Cruz, mayor of Echarati.
The condition of this key roadway has raised concerns due to delays in selecting a contractor for conservation services. These delays have negatively affected maintenance and hindered safe passage for local residents. During the meeting, authorities agreed to work together with Provías Nacional (PVN), including its Cusco and VRAEM units, as well as municipal governments from Echarati and La Convención. The goal is immediate intervention at critical points along the route to improve accessibility.
As part of these efforts, officials planned a technical field inspection to assess the actual state of the road and identify specific measures needed to restore transit for people living in La Convención. “It was agreed to coordinate efforts between MTC through Provías Nacional with its zonal units in Cusco and VRAEM as well as municipalities from Echarati and La Convención in order to intervene immediately at critical points along the road,” said Prieto Barrera.
Provías Nacional is currently carrying out emergency works on sections most affected by damage. Additional steps will be taken soon: “It was also announced that maintenance actions will be strengthened so that short-term transitability can be guaranteed,” said Prieto Barrera.
The Ministry supports cultural and social wellbeing by improving national connectivity through enhanced infrastructure according to its official website. It operates service centers such as MAC Lima Este and MAC Lima Sur for public access according to the same source. As part of Peru’s executive branch, it regulates transport and communications nationwide according to its official website.
Looking ahead, MTC aims for safe, sustainable infrastructure that promotes integration across Peru according to its official website. The ministry has operated under ministerial leadership since 1969 as reported by its official site, serving communities throughout Peru.
