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Lima Suspends Tolls on Panamericana Norte and Sur After Municipal Takeover

Mayor Renzo Reggiardo pledges municipal upkeep with no 'social toll'.

Overview

  • Since December 4, the Metropolitan Municipality of Lima controls eight former Rutas de Lima toll booths and has stopped charging drivers at those points.
  • Reggiardo ruled out reintroducing tolls in the short term and said no charges will return until alternate routes exist.
  • The city activated an operations plan that includes EMAPE-led road and bridge maintenance, new signage, mechanical assistance, cleaning, traffic control, SISOL emergency support, and reinforced police and municipal security.
  • Municipal inspections reported gaps such as four inoperative cameras out of 55, a data center without access credentials, and expired fire extinguishers, with repairs underway.
  • The municipality initiated legal action against Rutas de Lima over alleged irregularities and disputes the company’s costs, estimating monthly upkeep at 6–8 million soles versus the 25 million previously claimed.