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Rockslide Shuts Carretera Central at Km 97 in Huarochirí

Heavy machinery from the road concessionaire is being mobilized to clear the route.

Overview

  • The rockslide that hit the Infiernillo sector Thursday has left the LimaLa Oroya corridor fully blocked at kilometer 97.
  • Road police closed both directions to prevent crashes because rockfall was still active in the area.
  • Dozens of freight and bus drivers are stuck on the road and waiting for help.
  • The concessionaire Deviandes is moving in heavy equipment to clear the boulders and check the slope for more risk.
  • Steady rains in the central highlands triggered the slide and could slow reopening, so authorities urged motorists to use other routes.