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Cusco Region to Get a Modern 4-Lane Road Infrastructure

Strategic Insights

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The Cusco Regional Government has begun pre-investment studies for a modern 4-lane road infrastructure project, aimed at improving accessibility and connectivity for the socioeconomic development of the region. The project, promoted by the Cusco Regional Government, will reduce traffic congestion and offer a safer, faster, and more efficient road for local users and visitors. The preliminary studies will identify route alternatives to improve road connectivity between various districts, benefiting thousands of citizens in the provinces of Cusco and Quispicanchi.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project will cover an area of 36 kilometers and extend from kilometer 984 (Saylla) to kilometer 1015.5 (Huambutio-Huacarpay sector).
  • The technical teams of the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, Sur Vial, and the Regional Investment Formulation Unit (UFRI) of the Cusco Regional Government participated in the preliminary diagnosis.
  • The regional governor, Werner Salcedo Alvarez, signed 2 inter-institutional cooperation agreements with Provias Nacional (PVN) for the preparation of pre-investment studies on two highways, Velille-Yauri and San Jeronimo-Urcos.
  • The preparation of the profile study for the improvement of the road passability service on the Route PE-3SG highway, Velille-Dv section, will cover 84 kilometers and benefit the district of Velille and the districts of Coporaque and Espinar.
  • Once the profile studies are completed, definitive studies will be prepared for the execution of the works.

Statistics:

  • 36 kilometers: area covered by the project
  • 984-1015.5 kilometers: section of the road that will be improved
  • 84 kilometers: length of the profile study for the improvement of the road passability service
  • Several districts: number of districts that will benefit from the improved road connectivity (Cusco, Saylla, Huambutio, Huacarpay, Andahuaylillas, Huaro, and Urcos)
  • Thousands of citizens: estimated number of citizens in the provinces of Cusco and Quispicanchi who will benefit from the project

Sources:

  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com) (2022)
  • SyndiGate Media Inc. (Article Title: Cusco Region to Get a Modern 4-Lane Road Infrastructure, Original Link: [provided link to article])

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