Peru Advances on Bridge Repair to Boost Regional Connectivity
In San Martín, Peru, the Vice Minister of Transport, Juan del Carmen Haro Muñoz, inspected the Picota Bridge rehabilitation project and confirmed it is over 37% complete. The Ministry of Transport and Communications is investing over 108 million Peruvian Soles to repair and modernize the 263-meter bridge.
The project includes replacing the metal deck with a concrete slab, rehabilitating the metal structure, and replacing key components like cables and anchors. The bridge is a vital transportation route for agricultural products, interprovincial transport, and daily commutes for thousands of citizens in the region.
The rehabilitation addresses both a technical need and supports social and economic development, improving transit times and safety. The government views the project as part of a broader effort to close connectivity gaps and promote efficient logistics corridors throughout Peru’s Amazonian regions, benefitting over 25,000 people.
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