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Lima Opens Las Torres Bypass in Daylight Trial on LimaChosica Corridor

Officials target a full bidirectional opening in February after remaining works.

Overview

  • Trial operations run from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. with two lanes open in the Lima-to-Chosica direction.
  • Private cars, public buses and heavy cargo trucks may use the bypass during the trial hours.
  • Construction stands at roughly 95% completion, with final lighting, signage and interference relocations pending before full opening.
  • Authorities project travel times on Ramiro Prialé to drop from about 150 minutes to roughly 45 minutes, benefiting more than two million residents in eastern Lima.
  • ATU is coordinating express bus services and restoring stops, with operators such as Etul 4 and Los Loritos expressing interest.