# Peru infrastructure upgrades and projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/peru-road-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-07-30T14:16:59.000Z. Sources: 71. Developments: 25.

In mid‑July 2026 the Arequipa regional government opened the long‑delayed Arequipa–La Joya bridge, whose cost rose to S/171.17 million, raising safety concerns over seismic resistance, lighting and pedestrian facilities. The same day the national Ministry of Transport and Communications and the Lima regional authority signed two cooperation agreements under the Proregión II program to develop more than 1,200 km of feeder roads (CVA 27 – 711.85 km across Lima, Huarochirí, Cañete, Canta and Yauyos; CVA 28 – 504 km linking Lima, Ica and Huancavelica). Financed by CAF and the Inter‑American Development Bank, the projects aim to cut travel times, lower transport costs, improve safety and support thousands of families. The Puno regional government began paving an 18.5‑km stretch of the PU‑1233 highway between Ilave and Totorani, adding a six‑metre carriageway, side berms and 33 concrete culverts to improve drainage and resilience to heavy rains. In Lima and Callao, the Urban Transport Authority and concessionaire Lima Expresa introduced electronic monitoring at seven high‑risk points on the Vía de Evitamiento and launched weekly enforcement operations. The city also inaugurated the Nicolás Arriola rapid bypass, an elevated viaduct linking La Victoria and Ate, to separate through traffic from local streets. On 17 July the Arequipa regional governor announced the promotion of the Corío megaport at Punta de Bombón, a planned deep‑water facility for post‑Panamax vessels. The government secured legal title to 34,596 ha, completed a demand study targeting 40 % of southern Brazil’s exports, and is awaiting approval of a master plan that would enable public‑private partnerships and an industrial‑zone development. Officials highlighted Peru’s push to expand renewable‑energy capacity, noting that non‑hydroelectric sources currently supply less than 10 % of electricity despite strong solar radiation in the south and high wind potential.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-30: Peru advances road projects in Huánuco and Arequipa

Peru starts a major road paving project in Huánuco and delays a Vallecito street closure in Arequipa, affecting traffic and safety across both regions.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-advances-road-projects-in-hunuco-and-arequipa

### 2026-07-18: Peru pushes renewable energy investment to cut CO2 emissions

Peru aims to boost renewable energy—especially wind—to cut CO₂, noting current <10% share and high solar potential in the south, while citing Chile and Uruguay as policy models.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-pushes-renewable-energy-investment-to-cut-co2-emissions

### 2026-07-17: Peru's Arequipa Region Advances Megaport Corío Project

Peru's Arequipa region pushes ahead with the Corío megaport, a deep‑water port and planned port city aimed at boosting trade, industry and regional logistics.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-arequipa-region-advances-megaport-coro-project

### 2026-07-14: Lima and Callao launch transport upgrades and safety measures

Peru’s ATU and Lima Expresa boost traffic control, while the automotive sector cites S/30 bn losses from congestion; Metro Line 2 hits 41 m riders, Cafetal brands Line 1, new infrastructure aids universities, a

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-grapples-with-billionslost-traffic-congestion-and-launches-diesel-subsidy-platform

### 2026-07-13: Peru's Transport Ministry and Lima Region Launch 1,200 km of Road Upgrades

Peru's transport ministry and Lima region signed agreements to upgrade over 1,200 km of roads in Lima, Ica and Huancavelica, funded by CAF and the IDB, while Puno began paving an 18.5 km stretch of the Ilave‑Tó

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-transport-ministry-and-lima-region-launch-1200-km-of-road-upgrades

### 2026-07-13: Arequipa-La Joya Bridge Inaugurated Amid Safety Concerns, Cost Overruns

Peru inaugurated the cost‑overrun Arequipa‑La Joya bridge, but safety audits and local concerns over seismic resilience, signage and lighting persist.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipala-joya-bridge-inaugurated-amid-safety-concerns

### 2026-07-10: Peru road projects face safety lawsuits and local protests

In Peru, a criminal complaint targets Arequipa’s governor over the unsafe Arequipa‑La Joya road opening, while Huanchaco residents protest, urging completion of pending Trujillo‑Huanchaco corridor works before

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-road-projects-face-safety-lawsuits-and-local-protests

### 2026-07-08: Peru signs PPP agreement to launch Lima Metro Lines 3 and 4

Peru’s MTC, ATU and ProInversión signed an APP‑based deal to begin technical studies for Metro Lines 3 and 4 in Lima, projected to serve 7‑8 million people.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-launches-planning-phase-for-lima-metro-lines-3-and-4

### 2026-07-07: Peruvian firms receive I-REC renewable energy certificates for 2025

Peruvian companies, including SIDERPERU and 20 firms recognised by ENGIE, obtained I-REC certificates confirming over 2.1 million MWh of renewable electricity used in 2025.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-firms-receive-i-rec-renewable-energy-certificates-for-2025

### 2026-07-03: Peru advances Central Highway project amid financing controversy

Peru's new Central Highway project moves forward under Law 32696, but the Comptroller warned that a 9.6 billion‑soles supplementary credit lacks proper fiscal justification.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-joins-bcie-as-class-a-shareholder

### 2026-07-03: Barranca, Peru Begins Multi‑Street Road Resurfacing Project

Barranca, Peru starts a nine‑street resurfacing effort, beginning with preparatory cleaning and base work before asphalt is applied, officials say.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/barranca-peru-begins-multistreet-road-resurfacing-project

### 2026-07-02: Lima to add eight cable‑car lines linking hillside neighborhoods to metro system

Peruvian transport authority ATU plans eight 46.8‑km cable‑car lines to link hillside districts of Lima and Callao with the Metro, Metropolitano and BRT networks, serving about 950,000 residents.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lima-to-add-eight-cablecar-lines-linking-hillside-neighborhoods-to-metro-system

### 2026-07-01: Legal rulings lift budget freeze for Guatemala's Empornac and confirm Ositran oversight of Peru's Chancay port

Guatemala's Empornac recovers frozen 2026 funds after a provisional court injunction, while Peru's court confirms Ositran's authority to oversee the Chancay port terminal.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/legal-rulings-lift-budget-freeze-for-guatemalas-empornac-and-confirm-ositran-oversight-of-perus-chan

### 2026-07-01: Construction Begins on Casa Blanca Dam in Peru's Arequipa Region

Peru has begun building the Casa Blanca dam in Arequipa, a S/ 151 million irrigation project funded by Yura, Gloria, Interbank and La Tinka, set to benefit thousands of farmers and store 7 million m³ of water.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/construction-begins-on-casa-blanca-dam-in-perus-arequipa-region

### 2026-07-01: Arequipa–La Joya highway residents demand pedestrian bridges before opening

Arequipa–La Joya highway residents urge completion of pedestrian bridges and safety works before the Virgen de Chapi bridge opens on 13 July, citing risks to schoolchildren.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipala-joya-highway-residents-demand-pedestrian-bridges-before-opening

### 2026-06-30: Peru shuts major avenues in Arequipa, Iquitos and Juliaca for road resurfacing projects

Peru’s cities Arequipa, Iquitos and Juliaca are undertaking major road resurfacing projects, causing closures, detours and security concerns for locals.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-road-projects-in-juliaca-and-iquitos-face-safety-concerns-and-onschedule-progress

### 2026-06-30: Peru and Guatemala grapple with delayed infrastructure projects and funding plans

Peru’s awarded infrastructure contracts remain largely inactive, while Guatemala’s 2027 budget sets aside funds for key public‑works projects pending cost details.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-and-guatemala-grapple-with-delayed-infrastructure-projects-and-funding-plans

### 2026-06-29: Peru and Guatemala Free Trade Agreement Enters Force

Peru and Guatemala activated a 14‑year‑old free‑trade pact on July 1, cutting tariffs on major agricultural and manufactured goods and supporting $200 million‑plus annual trade.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-and-guatemala-free-trade-agreement-enters-force

### 2026-06-28: Arequipa unveils expanded metropolitan development plan with metro and cable proposals

Arequipa's new metropolitan plan, to be finalized July, proposes a metro, cable cars, light rail, BRT expansion and enhanced risk mapping, but critics doubt the metro's financial viability.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arequipa-unveils-expanded-metropolitan-development-plan-with-metro-and-cable-proposals

### 2026-06-26: Peruvian officials approve major road projects in Juliaca and Arequipa

Juliaca will rebuild the Moquegua passage with AI traffic control and wider sidewalks, while Arequipa approved a S/ 127 million El Loncco bridge to ease congestion and boost regional development.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peruvian-officials-approve-major-road-projects-in-juliaca-and-arequipa

### 2026-06-22: Peru advances $340 million Huancayo‑Huancavelica railway modernization

Peru’s $339.8 million Huancayo‑Huancavelica railway upgrade, supervised with BIM, is 67 % complete; design approval is set for Dec 2026 with construction to begin May 2027.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-advances-340-million-huancayohuancavelica-railway-modernization

### 2026-06-11: Peru approves major road upgrades in Ancash‑Huánuco and La Libertad regions

Peru's MTC approved a S/1.8 million upgrade of the Huari‑Huacaybamba road in Ancash‑Huánuco, while La Libertad secured permits for a S/121 million Huanchaco bypass and a S/167 million Trujillo‑El Milagro link,​

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-approves-major-road-upgrades-in-ancashhunuco-and-la-libertad-regions

### 2026-06-10: Peru advances major renewable projects in Arequipa and Tacna

Peru moves ahead with a $540 M green‑hydrogen terminal in Arequipa and Grenergy's $119 M, 200 MW solar plant in Tacna, boosting the country's renewable‑energy export capacity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-advances-major-renewable-projects-in-arequipa-and-tacna

### 2026-06-10: Peru's Cusco Amazonía faces road bottlenecks despite accounting for over 20% of regional agriculture

Cusco's Amazonía supplies over 20% of regional agriculture, but only 2.4% of its roads are paved, hindering coffee and cacao exports worth $46 million; a tunnel project seeks to cut travel time and boost the $‑

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/perus-cusco-amazona-faces-road-bottlenecks-despite-accounting-for-over-20-of-regional-agriculture

### 2026-05-17: Peru Advances Key Road Projects in Arequipa and Cusco Regions

Arequipa launches final road segment to Camaná; Provías signs 260 M‑sol maintenance contract in Cusco despite court measure.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/peru-advances-key-road-projects-in-arequipa-and-cusco-regions

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