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Lima Mayor Reaffirms Javier Prado Viaducts Will Proceed Despite Neighborhood Protests

The S/540 million plan envisions three elevated crossings by 2027 as the city targets congestion relief on one of its busiest corridors.

Overview

  • Mayor Renzo Reggiardo defended the works after a Conasec session, calling them necessary and saying most residents will benefit despite temporary disruption.
  • The municipality specified a viaduct segment along Javier Prado between Nicolás Arriola and Arenales as part of its traffic improvement program.
  • Residents in San Isidro, Jesús María and Lince have mobilized with “No a los viaductos” banners and are preparing legal action against Invermet.
  • Opponents argue the project will not fix congestion and will worsen noise, pollution, loss of green areas and property values, citing La Molina as a cautionary example.
  • Reggiardo also requested authorization to use a US$180 million World Bank donation for smart traffic signals at 500 intersections to modernize control systems.