19:34 | Piura (Piura region), Mar. 13.
Peruvian President Martin Vizcarra on Friday inspected the project for the improvement of Costanera Highway in northern Piura region.
Improvement works will be carried out on the stretch between Talara and Paita, which is divided into five sectors.
They shall be completed within 15 months and are set to benefit over a million people.
The Head of State stressed that both the Government and the
Authority for Reconstruction with Changes (ARCC) describe Costanera Highway as very important, as it can serve as an alternative route for Panamericana Norte (North Pan American) Highway.
"You can take Panamericana Norte Highway along Sullana to reach Talara from Piura, but you can also take Costanera Highway to get to Talara. Besides, it leads to Piura's beach resort area," he stated.
The top official guaranteed the transfer of S/173 million (about US$48.8 million) for the execution of the project to be carried out by Consorcio Vial Piura.
Improvement works will be monitored through the Reconstruction Office and the Regional Government to make sure the project will be completed next year.
However, he underlined that success will be achieved only if citizens fulfill hygiene and prevention requirements.
Additionally, he called for calm and urged citizens not to make hoarding purchases of foodstuffs and cleaning supplies because
there is no problem of shortage.
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Published: 3/13/2020