Tarapacá Regional Council approves $1.9 million for Iquique infrastructure

The Tarapacá Regional Council has unanimously approved more than 1.899 billion Chilean pesos from the National Fund for Regional Development (FNDR) to fund the conservation of sidewalks and roadways in the Villa Vista Hermosa sector of Iquique.

The project, proposed by the Regional Government of Tarapacá through its Infrastructure and Transport Division, aims to restore safety, accessibility, and road continuity. The intervention area primarily includes Maule, Tadeo Haenke, Cerro Dragón, and Rancagua streets, along with various interior passages.

Work will cover a total of 2,512 linear meters, consisting of 1,391 meters of roadways and 1,121 meters of sidewalks. The initiative includes pavement replacement, universal accessibility features such as tactile paving and curb reductions, pedestrian protection elements, speed reducers, signaling, and green area improvements. The project was developed with community participation to identify critical points and circulation risks.