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Rutas de Lima Warns It May Halt Road Operations Within Three Weeks as Court-Ordered Toll Suspension Bites

Lima's mayor is weighing a court bid for temporary control of the Villa El Salvador–Punta Negra tolls to protect road upkeep.

Overview

  • A judicial order requires Rutas de Lima to stop charging tolls at the Villa El Salvador and Punta Negra booths, and the company has said it will comply.
  • The firm argued the ruling is arbitrary and said its earlier decision to resume charging was based on rights provided under the applicable legal framework.
  • Rutas de Lima cautioned it could be unable to keep operating its concessioned roads in about three weeks if the suspension continues, citing a cash shortfall.
  • The company reported negative cash generation of more than S/200 million over the past 21 months and called for a quick reversal of the measure.
  • Other toll points at Huaylas, San Pedro, Arica and Quebrada Seca continue to function normally because they are not covered by the court order.