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ATU Closes Stretch of Avenida Universitaria, Rerouting 30 Bus Lines for Vía Expresa Norte Works

The 24-hour restriction enables construction of an 8.5 km exclusive Metropolitano corridor funded at S/347.6 million and slated to take about two years.

Overview

  • From November 4, both directions of Avenida Universitaria are closed between José Granda and Tomás Valle in San Martín de Porres on a continuous basis.
  • Thirty public transport routes have modified their itineraries, with 28 from Los Olivos and 2 from Independencia operating on alternate corridors.
  • In the north–south direction, buses divert via Tomás Valle, Los Próceres and José Granda, and in the south–north direction they use José Granda, Los Próceres and Tomás Valle.
  • Routes from Independencia follow Germán Aguirre, Los Próceres and José Granda when heading north–south, and return via José Granda, Los Próceres and Germán Aguirre.
  • ATU advises riders to plan trips in advance and follow signage and staff guidance as works progress under the Vía Expresa Norte mobility upgrade.