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Lima to Open Vía Expresa Sur in Phases Starting Sept. 22

The schedule follows inspections citing gaps in signals, signage, accessibility.

Overview

  • Emape confirmed a progressive start for vehicular traffic on Monday, Sept. 22, after reprogramming when signaling and semaforization were not finished.
  • The municipal agency acknowledged that Mayor Rafael López Aliaga’s Sept. 9 ceremony took place before the corridor was ready for traffic.
  • A Defensoría del Pueblo review in Surco found missing vehicular signage, poorly timed traffic lights and limited pedestrian access, and it urged technical adjustments and police support.
  • Sections will stay closed until safety verifications conclude, with the municipality set to announce openings by segments as works advance.
  • The five‑kilometre corridor is intended to connect Barranco, Surco and San Juan de Miraflores to Panamericana Sur, extend Metropolitano service and add the Atocongo terminal in later phases, with overall completion targeted for June 2026.