The minister Angello Tangherlini presented management priorities, strategic projects, and measures to strengthen national connectivity.
The Minister of Transport and Communications, José Angello Tangherlini Casal, participated in the Infrastructure, Housing and Transportation Commission of the Chamber of Deputies, where he presented the main work axes of the sector, the prioritization of strategic projects, and the actions planned to address the challenges of the 2026-2027 El Niño Phenomenon (FEN).
During his presentation, the head of the sector reported on priority interventions in road, airport, railway, and telecommunications infrastructure. Featured projects include the Chinchero International Airport, Lines 3 and 4 of the Lima and Callao Metro, the New Central Highway and the Santa Rosa Bridge, as well as improvement and expansion works of transport infrastructure in different regions of the country.
He also presented prevention and preparation measures for the FEN. In this regard, he indicated that the sector has more than a thousand units of machinery and vehicles to attend to possible emergencies on the National Road Network. He also reported on protection interventions, the availability of modular bridges, and the deployment of equipment to attend to the most vulnerable areas.
In response to the legislators, the minister reported that LAP presented a proposed addendum that contemplates a reduction in the transfer TUUA. He also indicated that the MTC, in coordination with the MEF, is working on an additional reduction.
"We are working to achieve a solution that strengthens the competitiveness of the Jorge Chávez International Airport and consolidates Lima as an important air connection hub in the region," highlighted Minister Angello Tangherlini.
On the other hand, he announced that this week the draft supreme decree that reforms the fine regime in land transport and transit will be pre-published, in order to receive contributions and comments from citizens and sector stakeholders before its approval.
Finally, within the framework of preventive actions against the El Niño Phenomenon, the minister reported that a coordination meeting will be held with the authorities of the Constitutional Province of Callao to evaluate the desilting work of the Rímac River, in order to prevent possible affectations due to the increase in its flow and maintain access roads to the Jorge Chávez International Airport.
The MTC promotes works and actions to strengthen connectivity, boost transport, and contribute to the country's development.
