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Peru Backs La Molina–Surco Twin-Tunnel Plan With Technical Support From Transport Ministry

Officials say the next step is preparing the formal technical dossier.

Overview

  • Transport Minister César Sandoval said the government will provide technical accompaniment to align the municipal proposal with national standards.
  • The plan envisions two unidirectional tunnels totaling 19.4 kilometers, to be built using the Austrian method (NATM) with an estimated cost of S/3,607 million.
  • Authorities estimate a 60‑month execution window once approvals are in place, with dossier preparation and profiling identified as the immediate tasks.
  • The initiative remains preliminary without a definitive study or secured financing, and execution cannot begin until those requirements are met.
  • Officials project benefits for about 1 million residents in east Lima, including a significant reduction in traffic between La Molina and Surco.