The Minister of Transport and Communications, Aldo Prieto, announced that the new Central Highway will not be built under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. During his presentation before Congress, Prieto reaffirmed that the project will follow the previously established public works scheme, to be implemented through an agreement between governments with France.
Prieto emphasized that no studies have been conducted on the feasibility of executing the project in segments through PPP. While he acknowledged the importance of this model in Peruvian infrastructure, he assured that the new Central Highway will be executed under the State-to-State (G2G) modality, with international assistance.
Former Prime Minister Denisse Miralles had indicated that the cost of the megaproject could exceed S/ 30 billion, suggesting that it would not be feasible to finance it solely with public resources. Currently, the government has allocated an additional S/ 400 million to ensure key stages, such as the signing of the contract and the commencement of works before July 26, 2026.
Among the obstacles facing the project are delays in permits and issues in contractual management. The new Central Highway, which will connect Lima with regions such as Junín and Pasco, is essential for improving road safety and connectivity in the country. For more details on other infrastructure projects, you can check our coverage on educational proposals.
