Colonial Avenue Section Closes June 15 for Metro Line 2 Works; Detours Announced

Drivers traveling between Lima and Callao face disruptions starting Monday, June 15, as the Transportation Authority for Lima and Callao (ATU) closes a lane on Avenida Óscar R. Benavides (Colonial). The closure, affecting traffic between Loa street and Insurgentes avenue, is necessary to remove the tunnel boring machine 'Delia'. This machine was crucial for constructing the Lima and Callao Metro Line 2.

The ATU has established detour routes for both public transport and private vehicles. Public transport will use streets like Canchones or Tamarugal, then San Francisco and Loa, before heading to Coquimbo and Insurgentes. Private vehicles will detour via Germandia, San Francisco, Loa, and Coquimbo, then make a U-turn at Insurgentes and Argentina avenues to rejoin Colonial Avenue.

The removal of the 'Delia' tunnel boring machine marks a significant step in the Metro Line 2 project. The machine will be extracted from nearly 20 meters below ground at the Insurgentes station using a 600-ton crane. Its components will then be transported to the dintel plant on Elmer Faucett Avenue. The ATU assures that the work zones will be clearly marked and supported by police and traffic personnel to guide commuters.