Overview
- In Lima, a three‑day trial of partial diversions on Av. Javier Prado began on Jan. 26 ahead of a full closure from Jan. 29 to build a 983‑meter viaduct over roughly 360 days, with S/90.8 million budgeted, defined alternate routes and 24/7 traffic personnel while the Red Corridor keeps its route.
- Urbanists and residents in Lima question the viaduct strategy for inducing more car traffic, adding pollution and clashing with long‑term metropolitan plans, even as authorities proceed with the staged rollout.
- After a Metropolitano bus struck a bridge base at Estación México, technical checks found no structural damage, service resumed, more than 40 injuries were recorded, and the driver provided a statement post‑discharge as police and ATU investigations continue.
- Mexico’s federal prosecutor said the Tren Interoceánico derailment stemmed from excessive speed, citing black‑box data showing limits exceeded on straights and the accident curve, and announced criminal action for negligent homicide and injuries.
- Spain updated the Rodalies plan with about €1.7 billion more—lifting 2020–2030 investment to roughly €8.037 billion and doubling maintenance—while the government approved a €20 million victim support mechanism that pays about €210,000 per fatality tax‑free and scales aid for injuries.